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Chicken Florentine

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy Parmesan spinach sauce for a cozy and easy dinner recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.
  5. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  9. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  10. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  11. Stir in lemon juice.
  12. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  13. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice. Chicken thighs may be substituted for chicken breasts. Add mushrooms for extra flavor and texture. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently to maintain the creamy sauce texture.