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Easy Chicken Florentine with creamy spinach sauce and tender chicken in a skillet

Easy Chicken Florentine Creamy Spinach Skillet

A creamy and garlicky chicken dish with tender spinach, all made in one skillet—perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1.5 pounds Chicken breasts or thin cutlets Thinner pieces cook faster; slice thick breasts in half lengthwise.
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced Adjust according to preference.
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth Used for deglazing the skillet.
  • 0.75 cup Heavy cream Can substitute with half and half for a thinner sauce.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan, grated Plus more to serve.
  • 4-6 big handfuls Fresh spinach Cooks down significantly.
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or butter For cooking the chicken.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • optional Pinch of Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes For additional flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or a mix of oil and butter.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Move it to a plate.
Making the Sauce
  1. Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up browned bits.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan, letting it gently bubble for a couple of minutes to thicken slightly.
  4. Add spinach in handfuls, stirring until it wilts down.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it; let simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper, salt, or red pepper flakes as desired.

Notes

This dish can be served over rice or pasta, soaking up the delicious sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.