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Easy Creamy One-Pan Chicken Florentine Skillet

Close-up of a perfectly seared chicken florentine breast served over creamy spinach sauce.
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Make restaurant quality Chicken Florentine at home with this easy skillet recipe. It features tender chicken breasts in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute with chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. If using, pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Add the fresh baby spinach to the sauce. Cook, stirring gently, until the spinach wilts down completely, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy spinach sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top of the chicken.
  9. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or enjoy as is for a low-carb option.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, simmer the cream mixture for a few extra minutes before adding the spinach.
  • If you skip the white wine, use 1/2 cup of chicken broth in step 4 instead.
  • You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but the texture will be less rich.

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