Description
This Creamy Chicken Florentine features tender pan-fried chicken breasts smothered in a rich and flavorful garlic spinach white wine cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant yet simple dish combines succulent chicken with fresh baby spinach and parmesan cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Flour (for dredging)
Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
Sauce
- 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 Chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner pieces. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, coating evenly.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Garlic: Return the skillet to medium heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Deglaze and Reduce: Pour in the white wine, chicken broth, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce by about half over 3-5 minutes.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in the heavy cream and let it bubble gently for 2 minutes. Then add the fresh baby spinach, stirring until wilted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Cook over medium heat for another 4-5 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through fully and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan over the chicken and sauce. Adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish offers tender pan-fried chicken with a luscious garlic spinach white wine cream sauce, perfect for an elegant yet quick dinner.
- Ready in just about 30 minutes, it’s ideal for weeknight meals without sacrificing flavor.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option, but the sauce will be less thick and creamy.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread or over pasta or rice 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: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
