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Easy Creamy One-Pan Chicken Florentine Skillet

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Make this restaurant-style Chicken Florentine in under 30 minutes using one skillet. It features tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for dredging)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. If desired, lightly dredge chicken breasts in flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Shake off excess.
  2. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and cubed cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts down completely, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  10. Simmer for 2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve this Chicken Florentine over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
  • For a Keto Chicken Florentine, omit the flour dredge and use heavy cream and cream cheese as the base for a low-carb meal.
  • You can substitute sun-dried tomatoes for a slight flavor variation.

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