Chicken Florentine

Classic chicken Florentine—creamy spinach served atop sautéed chicken cutlets—is a fast and easy meal. To keep calories lower, this recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the cream instead of cheese. This chicken recipe is simple enough for weekdays but also elegant enough for a dinner party.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallot
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • 1 pound baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch