Creamy Chicken Florentine
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
509 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Creamy Chicken Florentine
Description
Creamy Chicken Florentine combines seared chicken breasts with a luscious cream sauce enriched by garlic, white wine, and chicken broth. The chicken is first coated in flour and pan-fried until golden, providing a lightly crisp exterior. The sauce is reduced with Italian seasoning and then simmered with fresh baby spinach, which softens without overpowering the dish. Parmesan cheese is stirred in to finish, adding a nutty depth and slight saltiness. This results in a smooth, creamy sauce that clings to the chicken, offering a balanced mix of savory, tangy, and dairy flavors.
The dish’s texture contrasts between the tender, juicy chicken and the creamy, gently wilted spinach in sauce. Cooking the chicken in the sauce helps meld flavors and keep the meat moist. The wine reduction intensifies the complexity without dominating the creamy base.
This preparation shines as a main course that pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta to soak up the flavorful sauce. It delivers richness and comfort, suitable for a family dinner or a casual meal.
A helpful tip is to add the spinach toward the end of cooking if a less wilted texture is preferred. Seasoning adjustments can be made before serving to balance salt and pepper. The original notes mention nutritional info is approximate due to ingredient variations.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 2 cups spinach fresh, baby, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner pieces. Season each side of the chicken with the garlic powder and salt & pepper. Coat the chicken in flour on all sides.
- Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes/side until golden. Take the pan off the heat and remove the chicken to a plate.
- Return the pan to the heat and add the rest of the butter and the minced garlic. Let it cook for about 30 seconds or so.
- Add the wine, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes or until it's noticeably reduced.
- Add in the cream and let it bubble for 2 minutes, then stir in the spinach.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and cook, over medium heat, for another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens up a bit. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over top of the chicken and sauce prior to serving, and season it with extra salt & pepper if needed.
Notes
- Add the fresh spinach near the end of cooking if you prefer it less wilted and more vibrant.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning after adding parmesan to suit taste.
- Cook the chicken through in the sauce to keep it moist and integrate flavors.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2598IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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