Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil
Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil features tender, lightly floured chicken cutlets in a silky white wine and cream sauce. Fresh spinach and basil brighten the richness, while Parmesan adds a savory finish. It’s a cozy yet elegant dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed dinner party.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix the flour with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Add the chicken cutlets one at a time, tossing to coat them evenly in flour. Shake off any excess flour and place them on a plate.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the butter and oil; cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns frothy, about 30 seconds. Arrange the chicken in an even layer; cook, turning once halfway, until browned and a thermometer in the thickest part of the breast reads 165°F, about 8 minutes. Move the chicken to a wire rack.
- 4
Pour the wine into the skillet; cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom to loosen the browned bits, until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in the stock, cream, black pepper, garlic, oregano, thyme, marjoram, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the spinach; cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
- 6
Return the chicken to the skillet. Cook over medium-high, turning the chicken once, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; add the basil and Parmesan, swirling to combine.
- Calories 470.73 kcal High 24%
- Protein 37.94 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 9.08 g 3%
- Total Fat 27.12 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 13.79 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.41 mg High 51%
- Sodium 280.59 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.41 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 160.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 66.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 70.22 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 10.55 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 470.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 470.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil healthy?
- Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Basil has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 470.73 calories and 37.94 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 280.59 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.79 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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