Chicken Florentine

 Chicken Florentine

Ingredients:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes (optional, halved)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Spinach: Stir in spinach (and tomatoes if using) and cook until wilted.
5. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve: Enjoy over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread!