Description
Chicken Florentine is a delicious and creamy skillet dish featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a rich spinach and Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe combines fresh spinach, garlic, and a velvety sauce that pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Cook each side for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Wilt spinach: Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until it wilts and reduces in volume.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts fully and incorporates into the creamy sauce.
- Finish chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce generously over the top, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and reheat the chicken.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Florentine warm alongside your choice of rice, pasta, or crusty bread to enjoy the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Fresh spinach is recommended for best flavor, but frozen spinach can be used if thawed and drained.
- Ensure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese for a fresher, more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
