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Quick and Easy Chicken Florentine in 30 Mins!

Chicken Florentine Recipe

Creamy and comforting Chicken Florentine features tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic, spinach, and parmesan sauce—easy to make, elegant, and perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: italian american
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 509kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Tongs or Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Grater (for Parmesan cheese)
  • Mixing bowl (optional, for dredging flour)

Ingredients

  • 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

  • Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
    Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
    In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Pour in white wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    Pour in white wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
    Stir in Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and heat through for 2 minutes.
  • Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra parmesan or fresh herbs.
    Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra parmesan or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2598IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 1mg