Keto Chicken Florentine with Crispy Rapini Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
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Keto Chicken Florentine with Crispy Rapini
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Description

Transport yourself to a quaint Italian trattoria with this elegant chicken dish. Inspired by the classic flavors of Florence, this recipe features tender chicken breasts served with a luscious, creamy sauce and a vibrant bed of spinach. The chicken, pan-fried to a golden crisp, offers a delightful textural contrast to the smooth, rich sauce.

The florentine sauce, a harmonious blend of white wine and cream, perfectly complements the mild flavor of the chicken and the earthy notes of the spinach. Accompanying the chicken is a side of sautéed rapini, also known as broccoli rabe. This slightly bitter, leafy green vegetable is transformed into a savory delight with the addition of flavorful, crispy ground pork rinds.

The pork rinds provide a satisfying crunch and a salty counterpoint to the rapini's natural bitterness. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the entire dish brightens the flavors and adds a touch of acidity that ties everything together beautifully. This chicken florentine and rapini dish is perfect for meal prepping.

The flavors meld together beautifully over time, and the components can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you're ready to eat, simply reheat the dish in the microwave. The rapini can be customized to your liking.

If you prefer a less bitter flavor, be sure to cook it with plenty of salt, butter or olive oil, and lemon juice. If you're not a fan of pork rinds, feel free to substitute them with finely crumbled bacon for a similar salty, crispy element. For a pork-free alternative, grated parmesan cheese or finely chopped pecans can also add a delightful crunch to the rapini.

Keep in mind that pork rinds or bacon will contribute more fat to the dish than parmesan cheese or nuts. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal as a taste of Italy in your own home.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
650 Kcal

C
Carbs
10 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
45 g

C
Fats
50 g
Saturated Fats 25 g
Unsaturated Fats 20 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 600 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    6 oz
    2.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 teaspoon
    3.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 teaspoon
    4.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.13 teaspoon
    5.
    Italian seasoning
    Italian seasoning
    0.25 teaspoon
    6.
    Paleo Baking Flour
    Paleo Baking Flour
    1 tbsp
    7.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tsp
    8.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    0.5 teaspoon
    9.
    Spinach
    Spinach
    2 oz
    10.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tsp
    11.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    1 tablespoon
    12.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    0.5 teaspoon, chopped
    13.
    White Wine Vinegar
    White Wine Vinegar
    0.5 tsp
    14.
    Chicken broth
    Chicken broth
    2 tablespoon
    15.
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    2 fl oz
    16.
    Broccoli raab, raw
    Broccoli raab, raw
    4 oz
    17.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 teaspoon
    18.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tsp
    19.
    Fried pork skins
    Fried pork skins
    0.25 ounce
    20.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    0.5 teaspoon

Instructions

    1.
    Arrange a 3-oz chicken breast per serving on a cutting board. If necessary, pound the chicken flat to about -inch thick. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Then season the breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Spread your flour out on a plate, and lightly dredge the chicken in flour. Make sure to shake off any excess flour before continuing.
    2.
    Drizzle the first amount of olive oil in a pan and heat over medium-high heat on your stove. Once the oil is hot, transfer the dredged chicken to the pan. Cook the chicken on both sides for about 4 minutes per side, until the outside of the chicken has turned golden brown. When you flip the chicken over to cook the second side, squeeze the lemon juice in the pan to infuse the chicken. Transfer the chicken aside to cool on a serving dish for later.
    3.
    To make the spinach florentine, chop the spinach and toss it in a large pan or shallow pot with the second amount of olive oil. Cook the spinach over low heat until it fully cooks down. Set this aside for a little later. In another pan or small pot (you can use the pan you cooked your chicken in), melt the butter over low heat and add in garlic and the white wine vinegar. Once the garlic becomes fragrant in the butter, pour in the chicken broth.
    4.
    Turn the heat up on the chicken broth to a simmer. Pour the cream in, stir to combine, and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let the florentine sauce bubble down for a few minutes until its a little thicker. Then, add the cooked spinach to the sauce. Stir the sauce together and let it simmer openly until it reduces and thickens around the spinach. Pour the finished florentine sauce over the chicken breasts.
    5.
    Now, you can quickly put together the crispy rapini. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil on your stove. Cut any long stems away from the rapini, and add the rapini to the boiling water. Let the rapini boil for just 3 minutes or until the stem is al dente. After boiling, drain all the water out of the pot. Let the rapini in the pot and return it to your stove.
    6.
    Douse the rapini in salt and the final amount of olive oil. Cook the rapini over medium heat until any excess water evaporates and the rapini gains a very light golden edge. Dont stir the rapini too rapidly so it doesnt come completely apart. Turn off the stove heat and stir ground pork rinds into the rapini (for reference, ounce of ground pork rinds is approximately 1 tablespoon). Serve the crispy rapini with the chicken florentine. Squeeze the final amount of lemon juice over the rapini.