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Skillet Chicken Florentine

Skillet Chicken Florentine

Skillet Chicken Florentine is a simple yet elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy spinach sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 5-6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
  2. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
  3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  6. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  8. Whisk in the heavy cream and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth.
  10. Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir gently until the spinach wilts.
  11. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it, warming through for another minute.
  12. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for dredging. You can also skip the flour entirely. Adjust seasoning to taste.