Description
This creamy Chicken Florentine features seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with baby spinach. An easy, elegant one-skillet meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups baby spinach
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine or chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add baby spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2–3 more minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra flavor and tenderness.
Omit the flour for a low-carb version.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth.
Not recommended for freezing due to the cream-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
