Description
Creamy Chicken Florentine is a timeless dish that blends tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a luxurious garlic cream sauce. Rooted in Italian tradition, “Florentine” refers to recipes featuring spinach, a staple in Florence.
This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, romantic evenings, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise
- Garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
- All-purpose flour
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Fresh garlic cloves, minced
- Dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- Chicken broth
- Italian seasoning
- Heavy cream
- Fresh baby spinach
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge lightly in flour.
- Pan-fry in olive oil and butter until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add white wine, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning; simmer to reduce.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Return chicken to pan and cook until heated through.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and avoid boiling the sauce to prevent curdling. Slice chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking.