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Chicken Florentine

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Chicken Florentine is a creamy, comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring seared chicken breasts in a rich spinach-Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for both busy weeknights and special dinners.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 cups fresh spinach (about 6 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  5. Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top.
  9. Simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot with sauce.

Notes

  • Substitute half-and-half or whole milk for lighter sauce.
  • Use gluten-free chicken broth for a GF option.
  • Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.
  • Thicken with 1 tsp cornstarch slurry if needed.
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently with splash of cream or broth.

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