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Creamy Chicken Florentine – The Ultimate Comfort Food Classic You Can Make at Home

Creamy Chicken Florentine – The Ultimate Comfort Food Classic You Can Make at Home
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Chicken Florentine is a comforting, restaurant-style dish made with tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich and creamy spinach sauce. It’s elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside a fresh green salad. A squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley brighten the flavors beautifully.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Chicken Dredge

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • ½ cup flour

  • ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Florentine Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1½ cups white wine or chicken broth

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • ⅓ cup cream cheese, softened

  • 3 cups fresh spinach

  • Juice of ½ lemon (optional)

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken

Place plastic wrap over each chicken breast and gently pound to about ½-inch thickness for even cooking. Pat dry.

2. Dredge

Mix all dredge ingredients in a bowl. Coat each piece of chicken lightly in the flour mixture and shake off excess.

3. Sear

Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook (covered) for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Cook in batches if needed. Remove and set aside.

4. Build the sauce

Turn off heat. Add wine (or broth) and scrape the pan to loosen browned bits.
Simmer on medium heat until reduced by half (about 6–7 minutes). Add garlic during the last minute.

5. Add cream

Warm the half-and-half slightly in the microwave. Slowly stir it into the pan.
Reduce heat to low and mix in the softened cream cheese until smooth.

6. Add spinach

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Add lemon juice if desired.

7. Finish

Return chicken and any juices to the skillet. Cover and simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Pound chicken thin for faster, even cooking.

  • Let chicken rest at room temperature before cooking to prevent uneven browning.

  • Don’t move the chicken while searing — this helps create a golden crust.

  • Butter adds flavor; olive oil prevents burning.

  • Frozen spinach works too — thaw and squeeze out extra water first.

  • Extras like mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or capers taste great in the sauce.

  • For a lighter version, reduce cream cheese or substitute with light cream.

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