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One-Pan Creamy Chicken Florentine Skillet

Close-up of perfectly seared chicken florentine breasts covered in creamy spinach sauce.
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Make this restaurant-style Chicken Florentine in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner. You get tender chicken breasts in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute with chicken broth)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. If using, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer and reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. This creates your garlic cream sauce.
  7. Add the fresh baby spinach to the sauce. Stir gently until the spinach wilts down completely.
  8. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy spinach sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top of the chicken.
  9. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or enjoy as a low-carb option.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, let the cream and broth simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the cheese.
  • If you skip the white wine, use the full 2 cups of chicken broth and let it reduce slightly before adding the cream.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce.

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