Looking for more easy chicken breast recipes? Try my Marry Me Chicken Breast, these Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts, or this Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast. I don’t know about you, but Chicken Florentine to me sounds like a super fancy meal that a cook would spend a ton of time on. Right? Wrong. 😉 If there is one thing I love, it’s a dinner recipe that looks and sounds like you spent a lot of time on it but it’s actually really easy to make. This Chicken Florentine recipe is definitely one of those meals. This chicken dinner consists of perfectly golden-brown and tender chicken breasts, a deliciously rich and creamy sauce, fresh spinach and garlic, and simple yet flavorful seasonings…and it all comes together in a total of 20 minutes. Love easy dinners as much as I do? Check out more of my Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas or Easy Chicken Breast Recipes!
Ingredients needed for Chicken Florentine:
Chicken Breast: you’ll need two boneless and skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise (so they are thinner) for quicker cooking. Salt and Pepper: used to season the chicken. Oil: you can use whatever oil you have on hand to brown the chicken. I usually use canola oil, but any oil with a high smoke point will work. Butter: I use salted butter. Unsalted will work as well, but you may need to add more salt to the final dish. Garlic: use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Italian Seasoning, Salt, and Pepper: gives the sauce those classic Italian flavors. Flour: helps create a thicker texture. White Wine: if you prefer not to use wine, you can sub it out for an equal amount of chicken or vegetable broth. Chicken Broth: creates a flavorful base for the cream sauce. Heavy Whipping Cream: you can use half-and-half or a light cream if preferred, but the sauce won’t be as rich and creamy. Spinach: I always use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor, but if all you have is frozen spinach that will work as well. Make sure you thaw and drain well before adding! Parmesan Cheese: I recommend grating your own parmesan for the best texture.
How to make Chicken Florentine
Chicken Florentine looks fancy, but is ready in a total of 25 minutes!
Tips and tricks:
Slice the chicken. Be sure you slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise so you have thinner pieces of chicken. They cook more quickly and evenly that way! Don’t touch! While you’re browning the chicken on each side, leave it alone. This is how you achieve that crispy, golden-brown exterior. After 4-5 minutes, give it a little shove. If it moves easily, it’s ready to be flipped. If it sticks, it’s not ready to be flipped yet. Add more veggies. If you want to kick the nutrition of this dish up a notch, you can definitely add in more veggies. I recommend cooking them when you cook the seasonings. Try adding carrots, celery, broccoli, mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, etc. Spice it up. If you love a kick of heat, try adding cayenne or red pepper flakes.
Serving suggestions
You can serve this Chicken Florentine on its own OR serve it over a bed of rice, pasta, or a pile of mashed potatoes. You can also fill out your meal with a couple simple sides. Try roasted veggies, dinner rolls, garlic parmesan orzo pasta, roasted potatoes, or a simple green salad.
More creamy chicken recipes you’ll love
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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