Creamy Chicken Florentine
This Chicken Florentine recipe is a comforting, creamy dish made with pan-seared chicken breasts nestled in a velvety spinach and garlic cream sauce. It's rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner night.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted. Let the sauce thicken slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Serve warm with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Add mushrooms for an extra hearty variation.