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Creamy Chicken Florentine Recipe

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 This creamy chicken Florentine is an easy, restaurant-quality dish with a velvety garlic parmesan sauce and tender spinach.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Flour for dredging
  • 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

  • Prep the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge them lightly in flour, shaking off any excess. This step gives the chicken a delicate crust that helps the sauce cling to it.
  • Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Build the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter along with the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Let the liquid reduce for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the cream and spinach: Stir in the heavy cream and let it bubble for a couple of minutes to thicken. Then, add the spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Return the chicken: Place the chicken back into the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Let everything simmer together for another 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Finish with parmesan: Sprinkle the grated parmesan over the chicken and sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Serving ideas: making it a full meal

This dish pairs beautifully with simple sides. Serve it over a bed of pasta, creamy mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up all that sauce. For a lighter option, roasted vegetables or a side salad with a bright lemon vinaigrette complement the richness perfectly.

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: dinner

Find it online: https://recipevibe.com/creamy-chicken-florentine-recipe/