Chicken Florentine

Golden, crispy chicken nestled in a velvety, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce — and just when you think it can't get better… in comes the spinach like a little green goddess. This one-pan Chicken Florentine is elegant, cozy, and ready in about 30 minutes. No flourishes, no fuss — just a creamy Italian-style hug on a plate.

Perfect for weeknights or when you need to impress. And yes, it reheats like a dream. Let’s get in that kitchen.

Ingredients

• 30 g all-purpose flour (¼ cup)

• 25 g grated Parmesan (¼ cup), plus more for serving

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

• 4 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 450 g)

• 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp)

• 60 g butter (4 tbsp), divided

• 1 medium shallot, finely minced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 120 ml dry white wine (½ cup)

• 120 ml chicken broth (½ cup)

• 1 tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh)

• 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tsp fresh)

• 120 ml heavy cream (½ cup)

• 60 g cream cheese, room temp (2 oz)

• 60 g baby spinach (about 2 packed cups)

Method

Coat that chicken like a champ:

On a plate, mix the flour, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast until gloriously coated.

Get it golden:

In a large pan over medium heat, melt olive oil and half the butter (2 tbsp). Add the chicken and sizzle until golden — about 4 minutes per side. Don’t cook through yet. Remove and set aside.

Build the base:

Melt the remaining butter. Toss in the minced shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until soft and fragrant (about 2 minutes).

Pour in the flavor:

Deglaze the pan with wine and broth. Add basil and oregano. Stir and scrape up the yummy bits, letting the liquid reduce by half — 3 to 4 minutes.

Make it creamy-dreamy:

Add heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until melted and thickened into a glorious sauce (about 6 minutes). Fold in spinach until wilted and luscious.

Bring back the bird:

Return the chicken to the pan and let everything simmer together for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve it up:

Top with extra Parmesan and serve immediately, preferably with something that soaks up sauce (hello, crusty bread or buttered pasta).

Please watch the video below. Enjoy your adventure time in the kitchen.

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