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Easy Creamy Chicken Florentine
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Easy Creamy Chicken Florentine

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter divided
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper, and lightly coat each side with flour.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side (use 3 minutes for cutlets and 5 minutes for full chicken breasts) until golden brown.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, covering it with foil to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté the onions for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add wine (or broth) to the pan, stirring to scrape up the browned bits at the bottom. Bring it to a boil, reducing the liquid by half. Stir in the cream, bring to a boil again, and reduce by half.
  • Add fresh spinach and any juices from the chicken, cooking until the spinach wilts.
  • Let the sauce simmer until it thickens again. Adjust seasoning to taste, and preheat the broiler.
  • Arrange the cooked chicken in the baking dish. Top with the spinach sauce and evenly sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
  • Broil for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and golden. Garnish with nutmeg and parsley before serving.
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