How To Prepare Valentines Chicken Florentine For Two?

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Serving: 2

Ingredients:

• 400g chicken breast
• 4 ounces baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• salt and freshly cracked pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup half and half
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan asiago cheese blend
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method:

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