A Weeknight Wonder or Dinner Party Star
Creamy Chicken Florentine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a perfect weeknight meal.
Easy… prepared in one skillet. And in 30 minutes.
Impressive and affordable. Quick to prepare.
Dinner party guests will also love this restaurant-quality dish!
The rich, silky sauce that’s decadent, bright and light. Drizzled over chicken that’s cooked to perfection.
Our secret to success: prep all of your ingredients before beginning the cooking process. You’ll be delighted at the ease with which this dish comes together.
And more importantly, the magical result.
Wine Worthy
A decadent dish like our Chicken Florentine deserves a respectable wine pairing.
We recommend enjoying a beautiful Rosé with this dish.
The acidity from the tomatoes harmonizes beautifully with the light, fresh acidity of the wine. All while letting the richness of the cream sauce shine through.
Our absolute favorite is a local Paso Robles wine… Clos Solène 2018 La Rosé, from French winemaker Guillaume Fabre.
A blend: 52% Grenache 22% Cinsault, 20% Mourvedre and 6% Syrah… this wine is special.
So special, you’ll need to contact Clos Solène directly to get your bottle. Wine Club members can purchase this wine on the Clos Solène website.
Non-club members can contact the tasting room directly by email. Or call 805.239.7769.
Other rosés we love
Layers of Lusciousness
This Chicken Florentine is full of flavor even though it’s a quick cook dish.
It’s all about building flavor with key ingredients.
Pro Tip #1: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with sea salt and pepper prior to pan sautéing.
Pro Tip #2: Reserve the olive oil that the sun-dried tomatoes came packed in for cooking the chicken breasts. Olive oil marinated with herbs, spices, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes… leads to layers of delicious flavor.
Pro Tip #3: Sauté the chicken breasts over medium-high heat. This creates a nice crust while maintaining a moist interior.
Pro Tip #4: Always taste your sauce prior to serving your finished dish. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Dreamy Creamy Italian Chicken Florentine
In the style of a Florentine dish, our Creamy Chicken Florentine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes features spinach as an integral and delightful ingredient in this dish.
We use 4 cups of fresh spinach. For spinach lovers, wilt an entire 6-ounce bag.
The Right Tools
An instant-read thermometer is key for perfectly cooked chicken. Without it, risk overcooked and dry, or undercooked chicken.
We love a good cast iron skillet for this dish. It creates a lovely crusty sear on the chicken.
You can also substitute your favorite non-stick skillet.
Serving Suggestions
If you’re on a low-carb diet like Keto or others, you’ll be thrilled to know that this chicken passes the test!
For a low-carb and Keto friendly meal, serve with steamed asparagus, zucchini fettuccine or mashed cauliflower.
If you’re not watching carbs, plate the chicken and sauce over your favorite pasta or with a crusty piece of French bread. It’s wonderful to sop up any leftover sauce.
Optional garnishes: Torn basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 20 minutes |
Servings |
servings |
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts approximately 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato olive oil reserved after draining sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 small shallot minced, approximately 1 tablespoon
- 4 medium garlic cloves minced, approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed drained and chopped (reserve oil for sautéing chicken)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt additional to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper additional to taste
Ingredients
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- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to 1/2" thickness.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick skillet, heat sun-dried tomato olive oil to medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from pan. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add shallots and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add garlic. Cook for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
- When spinach wilts, reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream. Stir to incorporate. Warm cream, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes. Add chicken back to skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken breasts. Serve immediately.
Stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm gently at 250 degrees Fahrenheit in a small oven-safe casserole dish covered with foil.
For more time savings, purchase thin sliced, boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Recipe courtesy of www.sisterspicekitchen.com ©2019 Spice Brands, Inc. All rights reserved.
Great recipe super easy to make and super yummy Thanks sister spice love you girls
Thanks for the feedback, Johanne! So glad you enjoyed the dish and found it easy to make! We love you too!
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