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Chicken Florentine

Cultural Context

Chicken Florentine hails from Florence, Italy, and showcases the region's love for fresh greens and rich flavors. Traditionally made with spinach, this dish reflects the Italian culinary philosophy of using simple, quality ingredients to create comforting meals. Today, Chicken Florentine is enjoyed worldwide, often adapted with various greens or cheeses to suit local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breasts
1/4 cup Italian parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup cream cheese
8 oz fettuccine pasta

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: turkey cutlets

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and thighs are more economical.

1

Prep parsley by rolling and chopping it for garnish.

2

Prepare chicken breasts by removing the wishbone and trimming fat.

3

Split chicken breasts in half for even cooking.

4

Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

5

Heat a skillet on medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

6

Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

7

In the same skillet, add cream cheese and mix until melted and combined with the chicken.

8

Serve chicken over cooked fettuccine pasta and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Pollo alla Fiorentina
Local Name: Pollo alla Fiorentina

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