Chicken Florentine Recipe

Quick Recipe Facts

Best with Sunkist® Lemons
 
Serves:
Quick Facts Bottom

More Information

Inspired by a classic. Chicken Florentine is an easy, modern, light-in-calories main dish that is both healthy and delicious!

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves, stems removed and washed or 1 - 10 oz. package frozen, chopped spinach
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed or fresh equivalent
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, optional
  • 4 grilled or roasted chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
  • 2 Sunkist® lemons, to yield 2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel and 4 lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions: (Makes 4 servings)

  • Prepare spinach and place in a large skillet over MEDIUM heat and cook, covered, until fresh is wilted or frozen is heated through. Spinach should have a dark, rich green color. Do not overcook, or the spinach will change color. Remove spinach and drain well.
    •
  • In same skillet, heat thyme with oil, garlic, and onion and sauté until onion is transparent. Stir in flour until it disappears. Add broth and stir continuously until a thickened sauce is formed. Return chopped spinach to sauce and mix well. Heat and adjust seasonings, if desired.
    •
  • Stir half the chicken into sauce. To serve, spoon equal amounts in four small casseroles. Top each with equal portions of remaining chicken and ½ tablespoon grated lemon peel. Place in preheated 300º F oven for 10 minutes. Serve piping hot with a lemon wedge.
    •
  • .5 Cup of Fruit and Vegetables per Serving
    •
  • Color Group(s): Green, White, Yellow/Orange
    •

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Per Serving: calories: 221, total fat: 7.1g, saturated fat: 1.6g, % calories from fat: 29%, % calories from saturated fat: 7%, protein: 30g, carbohydrates: 9g, cholesterol: 74mg, dietary fiber: 3g, sodium: 268mg

Recipe was developed by Chef Carmen I. Jones, CCP for Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). Recipe adapted and modified by Sunkist. Modified recipe reviewed for Sunkist by PBH. All PBH endorsed recipes meet the nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.