Easy Creamy Chicken Florentine
This Easy Creamy Chicken Florentine is one of those dinners you’ll want to keep on repeat. It’s rich, comforting, and comes together in just 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy pan-seared chicken is coated in a creamy garlic and spinach white wine sauce that tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant, but it’s surprisingly simple to make at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 lb)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 3 cups baby spinach
to garnish
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- Half the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise to make 4 fillets.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown, for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken, set aside on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan, saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream, cream cheese, and white wine. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the baby spinach and cook until wilted for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and simmer gently for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3251IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 3g