Chicken Florentine One Pan Chicken Dinner

Why You’re Going To Love It

Fast. A quick weeknight meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. Easy. Pan sear the chicken, create the sauce, stir in the spinach, and plate. That’s it!Gluten Free. This Keto Chicken Florentine recipe uses almond flour instead of all purpose flour to keep things low carb and gluten free. Low Carb. Only 6 net carbs per serving.

What Is Chicken Florentine?

Chicken Florentine is a lightly breaded chicken breast that is seared to perfection on the stovetop. The cooked chicken breast is then covered in a thick and creamy garlicky spinach sauce and served with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Where Did The Recipe Come From?

Ok, so looking at the ingredients of this dish, you may be asking yourself, “Is this dish Italian or is it French?” Well, no matter how you answer, you’re correct! A well-to-do Italian woman named Catherine de Medici loved Italy and Italian cuisine, but she loved her soon-to-be husband even more. Catherine married a French prince and relocated to France. She wanted to fuse her favorite flavors of both places and developed this delicious Chicken Florentine.

What Is Chicken Florentine Made Of?

Chicken Breasts- Use thinly sliced chicken breast to make this high protein, low carb meal. Almond Flour- This creates a light coating on the chicken breasts that adds flavor and helps thicken the sauce. Olive Oil- Lightly fry the coated chicken breasts in olive oil for a slightly crispy texture. Butter- You can never go wrong with a little bit of butter in a cream sauce. Chicken Broth- The base of the sauce that makes it flavorful without being too thick. White Wine- Gives a touch of acid to help neutralize some of the fattiness of the heavy whipping cream and butter in the recipe.Spinach- Adds color, flavor, and nutrients to the pan. Heavy Whipping Cream- Makes the sauce delightfully creamy.Parmesan Cheese- Provides a salty, nutty flavor to the dish. SaltPepperGarlicHerbs de Provence- You can use a premixed Italian seasoning if you don’t have any of this on your spice rack. you likely will if you’ve ever tried my famous Creamy Garlic Chicken.

How To Make This One Pan Chicken Dish

There are several steps to this recipe, but they are so simple to follow–AND all done with one pan! Minimal dishes to clean up after dinner and ready in under 30 minutes? It doesn’t get much better than that.

Tips And Tricks

Don’t rush the sauce. Allow plenty of simmering time for the sauce. Just because it looks like it is the right consistency doesn’t mean that it is ready to eat. You will want to allow enough time for the alcohol to cook out of the white wine. Skip the wine. If you have an alcohol-free kitchen, you can still enjoy the flavors of this Chicken Florentine. Add a splash of vinegar or lemon to replace the acidity that the wine provides.Bulk up your plating. The protein and fat content of this dish makes it a wonderfully keto-friendly meal. If you want to make it even more filling, consider serving the chicken and spinach cream sauce over a bed of riced cauliflower, zoodles, or cooked pasta (if you’re not counting carbs).

What To Serve With Chicken Florentine

Think of Chicken Florentine as a dish similar to some of your favorite cream-based pasta dishes, but without all of the carbs. So, anything that you would want to serve with a carb-heavy pasta meal would also be well paired with this recipe. Here are a few low carb side dish suggestions:

Cauliflower BreadsticksAir Fryer AsparagusInstant Pot Spaghetti SquashKeto BreadKeto Cheese Muffins

How Long Does It Last?

The sauce in this Chicken Florentine is so decadent, it will be hard to leave any for another day. If you do happen to have an ounce of self-control and manage leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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