Quick & Creamy One-Pan Chicken Florentine
Make this restaurant-style Chicken Florentine quickly in one pan. It features tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach, perfect for a weeknight dinner or elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Add red pepper flakes, if using.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts completely.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice or pasta, or enjoy as is.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute white wine for half of the chicken broth.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the cream mixture for a few extra minutes before adding the spinach.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread to soak up the garlic cream sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 140