Description
This Chicken Florentine recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy Parmesan spinach sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 cups fresh spinach (about 6 ounces)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to ensure the chicken is well-flavored.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the broth to simmer for about 2 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Wilt the spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir frequently until the spinach wilts and softens, about 2 minutes.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy spinach sauce over the chicken and simmer everything together for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and plate the chicken breasts topped generously with the creamy spinach Parmesan sauce. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan instead of some of the chicken broth.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- If heavy cream is unavailable, full-fat coconut milk can be used as a dairy-free alternative, though it will slightly alter the flavor.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
