Healthy and Creamy Chicken Florentine Recipe

Healthy and Creamy Chicken Florentine Recipe

from healthyfitnessmeals.com
30 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ⅔ cup chicken broth
  • 1 pinch Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (loosely packed)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper on both sides. 

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minute per side, or until golden brown. Set aside on a plate and cover to keep warm.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining oil to the hot skillet and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and add the italian seasoning. Scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Let it simmer on medium heat until liquid is reduced by half.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, in a small jug whisk the flour with almond milk until no visible lumps. Add the milk mixture to the pan and whisk to combine. Once the sauce starts to thicken, add the spinach and stir until wilted.

  5. 5

    Return the chicken to the pan and continue to cook it into the sauce for 8-10 minutes, or until fully cooked through.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve warm!