Chicken Florentine Made Easy: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
Chicken Florentine is a classic dish that combines tender chicken with creamy spinach and is given a unique twist by incorporating turkey bacon. This recipe simplifies the process while keeping all the delicious flavors intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, cook the chicken breasts until browned on both sides.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Return the chopped turkey bacon to the skillet and mix.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using smoked turkey bacon.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg