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Two chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheese are cooking in a creamy sauce in a skillet.
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Chicken Florentine (with a twist!)

Florentine Chicken is a great way to make a weeknight dinner a bit more special. I mean, cheese! wine! spinach! hello!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 307kcal
Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

FLORENTINE FILLING

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cup onion divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

CHICKEN

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste

PAN SAUCE

Instructions

FLORENTINE FILLING

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the 1 1/4 cup onion (diced), and cook until translucent.
  • Add the 4 garlic cloves (crushed) and cook 1 minute.
  • Add 1 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, and cook 3 minutes (until wilted).
  • Combine spinach mixture, 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard in a small bowl.

STUFF THE CHICKEN

  • Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper
  • Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff spinach mixture into each.

COOK THE CHICKEN

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done (165°F). Remove chicken, tent with foil to keep warm and set aside while you make the pan sauce.

PAN SAUCE

  • Add diced 1 cup onion to pan, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1/3 cup dry white wine and 1 teaspoon dried thyme; cook 3 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Add 1 cup chicken stock and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally - then add 1/4 cup sour cream and whisk until smooth.
  • Return the chicken to skillet, cover and simmer 2 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve pan sauce over the chicken.
  • Devour.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg
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