Description
This Creamy Chicken Florentine features tender pan-fried chicken breasts smothered in a rich, garlicky white wine cream sauce with fresh spinach and parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a comforting and elegant dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Flour, for dredging
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Season each side with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces lightly in flour, coating all sides evenly.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Garlic: Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter along with the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the dry white wine, chicken broth, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce for 3-5 minutes until it thickens noticeably.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce bubble gently for about 2 minutes. Then add the fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted and well combined.
- Finish Cooking: Return the chicken pieces to the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, and cook over medium heat for an additional 4-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy, flavorful Chicken Florentine.
Notes
- This dish is quick and easy, ready in just 30 minutes.
- The white wine helps deglaze the pan and adds acidity to balance the richness of the cream.
- Use fresh baby spinach for best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth if preferred.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 509 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 463 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
