Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Florentine, a comforting Italian dish that features perfectly seared chicken nestled in a rich and creamy spinach sauce. This easy recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with a velvety sauce made from cream cheese, half-and-half, and fresh spinach, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Elevate your meal by serving it alongside pasta, rice, or a refreshing salad. With its impressive presentation and satisfying taste, Chicken Florentine is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/3 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch and pat dry.
- Dredge the chicken in a mixture of flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and deglaze the pan with white wine or broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in minced garlic and reduce by half before adding warmed half-and-half and cream cheese until smooth.
- Toss in fresh spinach until wilted; return chicken to the pan to heat through.
- Serve garnished with parsley and lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg