Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chicken Florentine

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chicken Florentine

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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For the sauce

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup low-fat milk
1 leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 oz fresh baby spinach
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with the 1/2 tsp salt.
2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear undisturbed for 5–6 minutes, until the underside is golden and releases easily from the pan. Flip and cook for another 4–5 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.

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