Gut-Friendly Chicken Florentine with Zucchini Pasta and Summer Peach Salad

When you’re craving something creamy and satisfying—but want to feel good afterward—this lighter take on Chicken Florentine is the perfect solution. As part of my Gut-Friendly Chicken Series, this recipe skips the heavy cream and flour, focusing instead on anti-inflammatory fats, gentle fiber, and nutrient-dense ingredients that nourish your gut without sacrificing flavor.

You’ll find this recipe especially helpful if you're sensitive to dairy, gluten, or want to reduce post-meal bloating and fatigue. Paired with zucchini pasta and a bright, juicy peach and tomato salad, it’s a complete summer meal that supports digestion and tastes gourmet.

Gut & Health Benefits of This Meal

• Coconut milk or cashew cream offers a creamy texture without the inflammation dairy can trigger in sensitive individuals.

• Bone broth and spinach support the gut lining and provide key micronutrients like magnesium, folate, and glutamine.

• Zucchini is low in FODMAPs and rich in soluble fiber, helping to feed good gut bacteria.

• Peaches and tomatoes deliver antioxidants like vitamin C and lycopene, supporting gut integrity and skin health.

• Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor and B-vitamins to support energy and mood—especially helpful if you're dairy-free.

  
  

Gut-Friendly Chicken Florentine

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin

• 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 shallots, minced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 10 oz fresh spinach

• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream

• 1/4 cup chicken bone broth

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional but adds depth)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Pinch of nutmeg

• Optional: fresh thyme leaves

  
  

Instructions:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

2. In the same pan, sauté shallots until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

4. Stir in broth, coconut milk, mustard, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, nutmeg, and thyme. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

5. Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over to coat. Simmer 1–2 minutes more.

Zucchini Pasta (No Spiralizer Needed)

Ingredients:

• 3–4 medium zucchini

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• Salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste

Instructions:

1. Use a vegetable peeler to shave zucchini into long ribbons.

2. Lightly sauté garlic in olive oil. Add zucchini ribbons and cook for 1–2 minutes.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve under the Chicken Florentine.

Caramelized Peach & Tomato Salad with Basil Oil

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe peaches, sliced

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

• Handful of fresh basil

• 1 tbsp champagne vinegar or white balsamic

• Olive oil

• Sea salt & cracked pepper

Instructions:

1. Lightly sear peach slices in olive oil (1–2 minutes per side) in a hot pan until caramelized.

2. Salt halved cherry tomatoes and toss with vinegar.

3. Arrange peaches and tomatoes on a platter.

4. Blend basil with olive oil and a pinch of salt to drizzle over the top.

5. Finish with more sea salt, pepper, and optional microgreens.

Why This Meal Is Gut-Friendly

• Free from gluten, dairy, and refined oils

• High in antioxidants, fiber, and phytonutrients

• Easy to digest, blood sugar-stable, and full of flavor

• Supports your gut lining, microbiome diversity, and inflammation balance

Want More Gut-Friendly Recipes?

If you loved this meal and want to feel better after you eat—not worse—book a free 15-minute Gut Reset Consultation with me [insert link here]. We’ll look at what’s going on with your digestion, energy, and food sensitivities—and map out a personalized plan to help you thrive.