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Creamy Chicken Florentine

Creamy Chicken Florentine
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Creamy Chicken Florentine is a comforting yet elegant dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a luscious, creamy spinach sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan, and subtle Italian herbs. This one-pan recipe delivers gourmet flavors with minimal prep and cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners alike.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Spinach Sauce

  • 3–4 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth (optional)
  • Additional salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Spinach: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and tender.
  3. Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine it with the spinach and garlic. If using, add white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce melt and thicken to achieve a rich, velvety texture.
  4. Combine and Finish: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them in the creamy spinach sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken and warm everything together for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and extra Parmesan if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and retain juiciness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary for a good sear.
  • Fresh spinach is preferred over frozen to avoid excess moisture diluting the sauce.
  • Grate your own Parmesan for best melting and flavor quality.
  • Simmer the sauce gently over low to medium heat to prevent curdling.

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