Chicken Florentine

Name: Chicken Florentine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced; 3 ounces fresh baby spinach; 1/3 cup white wine, I use Pinot Grigio; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup butter, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Boneless chicken breasts are seared then braised in a cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and white wine, finished with Parmesan.

Glycemic Load: 0.4 (Low)

508 calories per serving

Serves: 6

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 18 minutes

Original recipe: ketocookingchristian.com

About This Calculation

Chicken Florentine has a low glycemic load of 0.4 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are heavy cream (GL 0.3), baby bella mushrooms (GL 0.1), garlic (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.