Chicken Florentine Recipe | Easy Creamy Dinner
This Chicken Florentine Recipe is a one-pan wonder with golden chicken, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for beginner home cooks, it’s simple, flavorful, and ready in under 40 minutes. Serve it over pasta or rice for a cozy dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose 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 cream whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach loosely packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in wine, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer 3–5 minutes until reduced.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer over medium heat 4–5 minutes, until cooked through.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over the sauce and chicken before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For the best Chicken Florentine Recipe, use freshly grated Parmesan—it melts smoothly into the sauce. For a twist, swap spinach with arugula for a peppery flavor.
Nutrition(per serving, approx.):
Calories: 420 | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
Calories: 420 | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g