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This classic Chicken Florentine is an homage to healthy eating with steamed spinach, juicy chicken breast, and savory part-skim mozzarella on top.

Chicken Florentine

This classic Chicken Florentine recipe is healthy eating made simple and delicious. Tender chicken breast is topped with spinach and melted cheese for a winning chicken dinner.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 251 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 (4-oz) raw chicken breast boneless, skinless, pounded thin
  • 1 cup steamed spinach
  • 1 slice part-skim mozzarella (or provolone) cheese (about ½ oz.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 

  2. Heat oil in oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

  4. Add chicken; cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the middle. Remove from heat.

  5. Top chicken with spinach and cheese.

  6. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Florentine
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 251 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 586mg25%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 32g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.