Irresistible Chicken with Spinach and Creamy Wine Sauce

Prepare to be captivated by the flavors of our Chicken Florentine Style recipe. This delightful dish features tender boneless chicken breasts coated in a creamy wine sauce, accompanied by perfectly sautéed spinach. Get ready to impress your guests or treat yourself to a gourmet experience with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients:

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 600 grams)

- Salt and freshly ground black pepper

- All-purpose flour, for dredging

- 90 grams of unsalted butter

- 30 grams shallots, sliced

- 15 grams of chopped garlic

- 360 milliliters of dry white wine

- 240 milliliters fresh cream

- 15 grams of chopped fresh Italian herbs 

- 2 (280-gram) packages of frozen cut-leaf spinach, thawed and drained

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. This will create a delicate coating.

2. In a frying pan over medium heat, melt 60 grams (3/4 stick) of butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, approximately 5 minutes per side. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep it warm.

3. In the same frying pan, melt an additional 30 grams of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and chopped garlic, sautéing until the shallots become translucent. Stir gently to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the frying pan, enhancing the flavors, for about 1 minute.

4. Pour in the dry white wine, increasing the heat to medium-high. Allow the liquid to boil until it reduces by half, approximately 3 minutes. The wine will infuse the sauce with a delightful aroma.

5. Stir in the fresh cream and continue boiling the sauce until it reduces by half, stirring often for about 3 minutes. The cream will create a luscious, velvety texture. Add the chopped fresh Italian herbs and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Return the chicken breasts and any accumulated juices to the sauce, turning the chicken to coat it thoroughly in the flavorful sauce.

7. In another large frying pan over medium heat, melt the remaining 30 grams of butter. Add the thawed and drained cut-leaf spinach, sautéing until heated through. Season the spinach with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Arrange the sautéed spinach on a platter, creating a bed for the chicken. Place the chicken breasts atop the spinach.

9. Pour the creamy wine sauce over the chicken, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly.

Get ready to savor the delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy wine sauce, and flavorful spinach in our Chicken Florentine Style recipe. Impress your loved ones or treat yourself to a gourmet experience that will transport your taste buds to new heights. Follow our straightforward instructions with metric measurements, and soon you'll be enjoying a restaurant-quality dish from the comfort of your own home. Bon appétit!

To complement the flavors of the Chicken Florentine Style dish, a crisp and medium-bodied white wine would be an excellent choice. Consider pairing it with a Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. These wines offer refreshing acidity and fruity notes that can enhance the creamy sauce and tender chicken. Alternatively, if you prefer red wine, a light-bodied Pinot Noir could also work well, providing subtle earthiness and red fruit flavors that harmonize with the dish. Ultimately, the choice of wine depends on personal preference, so feel free to explore different options and find the one that suits your taste buds best. Cheers!