Chicken Florentine Creamy Skillet Recipe
Chicken Florentine is a creamy chicken dish made with spinach and garlic sauce.It’s cooked in one pan for easy preparation.Perfect for a quick and comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Chicken Dredge:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Florentine Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth halal alternative to wine
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup softened cream cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of ½ lemon optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place plastic wrap over each chicken breast and pound to about ½-inch thickness. Pat dry.
- Mix the dredge ingredients in a bowl. Coat each chicken breast evenly and shake off excess.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, cover, and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Turn off heat, add chicken broth, then return heat to medium. Deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Reduce by half (6–7 minutes). Add garlic in the last minute.
- Warm the half and half slightly, then add gradually while stirring. Let it gently bubble, then reduce heat.
- Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in lemon juice if using.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Cover and heat through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
- This Chicken Florentine recipe delivers creamy, savory perfection in every bite.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for a flavor boost
- Swap cream cheese with mascarpone for a smoother texture