Chicken Florentine for 2

This one pan Chicken Florentine for 2 is perfect for date night in.  Creamy, cheesy spinach sauce is spooned over pan roasted chicken breasts to bring dinner to the table in under 30 minutes.

If you love simple and delicious chicken dinners, this Easy Roast Chicken is a winner!

Can you believe it’s already February?! Where in the World did January go?! The countdown is now on to Valentine’s Day, although we keep it low-key around here.

We gift the kids with small gifts, but my husband and I don’t do gifts for one another which was mutually agreed upon a few years ago.  Instead, once the kids are in bed, we have date night in.

It’s been a tradition for a few years now and it’s fun to get into the kitchen together, once a year, because otherwise I’m the queen of the kitchen! So we cook a “fancy dinner” and enjoy the meal in peace and quiet, which is rare these days.

For our Valentine’s date in this year, we’ll be having Chicken Florentine for 2.

Valentine’s day falls on a Wednesday, so we’ll be postponing the festivities until the weekend because if you know anything about me, I’m in bed by 9. #truth.

If you aren’t familiar with chicken florentine, it’s a thin piece of cooked chicken with a creamy, cheesy spinach sauce spooned over the top.   It’s delicious!

We’ll be serving Chicken Florentine for 2 with a tossed salad, pinot grigio and a cookie skillet for dessert.  I’m already salivating just thinking about it.

Side note- I have put “Meals for 2” on my 2018 blogging to do list as I know so many people are looking for recipes that only serve 2 people.

I have also been meaning to do a reader survey so i can find out a little bit more of what you’d like to see on the blog.  But hey, it’s only February, I’ve still got some time, LOL!

Back to this Chicken Florentine for 2. This recipe comes together pretty quickly, which is another reason this is great for date night in.  Our kids go to bed around 8pm so by this time, we’re starving so the meals gotta be quick.

This meal is cooked in one pan.  After a long exhausting day, and enjoying a late dinner, all you wanna do is relax and hit the hay.  No one wants to be in the kitchen doing dishes until midnight.

For Valentine’s day or just because, make this Chicken Florentine for 2, you’ll be happy you did!

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Chicken Florentine for 2

Prep 10 mins

Cook 20 mins

Total 30 mins

Author Megan | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Yield 2 servings

This one pan Chicken Florentine for 2 is perfect for date night in.  Creamy, cheesy spinach sauce is spooned over pan roasted chicken breasts to bring dinner to the table in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• salt and freshly cracked pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup half and half, (I used fat free)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan asiago cheese blend
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in between 2 pieces of parchment paper and pound thin.  Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet, set over medium heat.  Add in spinach and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook until wilted.  Place onto a paper towel lined plate to drain and wipe skillet clean.
3. Heat remaining oil into same skillet and add chicken breasts.  Cook until internal temperature reaches 165.  Remove chicken breasts and place onto plate and cover with foil.
4. Add butter to pan and melt.  Add shallot and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.  Add flour and stir to combine.  Slowly, whisk in broth and half and half and cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly.  Turn down to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Turn off the heat, add in cheese, lemon zest and juice and salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in spinach.
5. Place chicken breasts onto serving plates and top with sauce.

Courses Dinner

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value
Total Fat 24 g		37%
	Saturated Fat 6 g	30%
Cholesterol 101 mg		34%
Sodium 594 mg		25%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 3 g	12%
	Sugars 2 g
Protein 40 g		80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How are you spending your Valentine’s day?  Do you have a tradition by making reservations at your favorite restaurants?  Inquiring minds wanna live vicariously through those who have an adventurous life, LOL!

I teamed up again with a group of my favorite foodie people to bring you a round-up of savory and sweet Valentine treats for 2.  Check ’em out below! #RecipesForTwo

Savory

• Chicken Florentine for 2 by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
• Jerk Scallops with Pineapple Salsa over Coconut Rice by Books n’ Cooks
• Pork Filet Mignon by A Day in the Life on the Farm

Sweet

• Banana Split Cookie Trifle for Two by Palatable Pastime
• Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie for Two (Pizookies) by House of Nash Eats
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes for 2 by Kate’s Recipe Box
• Do You Carrot All Cake by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Heart Cocoa for Two by Amy’s Cooking Adventures

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