Description
Creamy Chicken Florentine features tender pan-fried chicken breasts cooked in a rich and savory garlic spinach white wine cream sauce. This elegant yet quick dish combines succulent chicken with a luscious sauce made from heavy cream, fresh spinach, garlic, and parmesan cheese, perfect for a satisfying dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Flour (for dredging)
For Cooking and 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: Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece evenly in flour, coating all sides.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the 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. Remove the pan from heat briefly.
- Sauté Garlic: Return the pan to medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter along with minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze and Reduce: Pour in the dry white wine, chicken broth, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-5 minutes until the liquid reduces noticeably.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in the heavy cream and let it bubble gently for 2 minutes. Then add the fresh baby spinach and stir until it wilts into the sauce.
- Finish Cooking Chicken: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet with the sauce. Cook over medium heat for another 4-5 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm and enjoy your creamy Chicken Florentine.
Notes
- This dish combines tender pan-fried chicken with a rich garlic spinach white wine cream sauce for a flavorful meal.
- Ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner.
- Using fresh baby spinach ensures a vibrant color and fresh flavor.
- Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- The white wine adds depth of flavor but can be substituted with extra chicken broth if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 509 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 463 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
