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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Creamy Chicken Florentine

    Published: May 13, 2020 / Updated: Mar 21, 2021 / 149 Comments

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    This Creamy Chicken Florentine recipe has tender pan-fried chicken coated in an amazing garlic spinach white wine cream sauce! Ready in only 30 minutes.

    chicken florentine in copper skillet

    What is Chicken Florentine? The "Florentine" style in cooking generally indicates that the dish has spinach in it. It's reminiscent of how certain recipes are prepared in Florence, Italy. This creamy spinach chicken recipe is great for a fancy-ish weeknight dinner (or date night). You can enjoy the rest of the white wine while it cooks. 😉

    Love spinach? Try my Creamed Spinach (with Frozen or Fresh Spinach!) or this Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta.

    close-up of creamy chicken florentine

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • I like using a splatter guard (like this one from Amazon) when frying the chicken so clean-up is hassle-free.
    • I don't use a particular brand of wine for cooking, but I tend to stick to pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc when a recipe calls for dry white wine.
    • If you don't have white wine, use the equivalent amount of chicken broth and add about 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. That's my little cooking trick for when I'm out of wine!
    • I cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so they cook faster and more evenly, leaving the chicken nice and tender and juicy.
    • You can sub the Italian seasoning for Herbs de Provence if you prefer.
    • You can add mushrooms to this recipe if you want - it'll be delicious.
    • I don't recommend subbing the cream with anything else (e.g. half-and-half, milk, etc.). I haven't tested it, and the sauce will end up thinner and possibly curdle... so only do this if you feel like experimenting. 

    What to serve with Chicken Florentine?

    Try pasta, potatoes (Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Easy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots would go great), rice, or steamed vegetables.

    More delicious chicken recipes to try:

    • Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
    • Creamy Tuscan Chicken
    • Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
    • Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce
    • Creamy Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini

    chicken florentine (chicken in spinach garlic cream sauce) close-up in skillet

    Questions about this Chicken Florentine recipe? Made it? Let me know in the comments below!

    Don't forget to tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram so I can see your creations.

    chicken florentine in copper skillet

    Creamy Chicken Florentine

    This Creamy Chicken Florentine recipe has tender pan-fried chicken coated in an amazing garlic spinach white wine cream sauce! Ready in only 30 minutes.
    4.97 from 52 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian American
    Servings 4
    Calories 509 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Flour for dredging
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter divided
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 cup dry white wine
    • 1/4 cup chicken broth
    • 1 pinch Italian seasoning
    • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • 2 cups (loosely packed) fresh baby spinach
    • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner pieces. Season each side of the chicken with the garlic powder and salt & pepper. Coat the chicken in flour on all sides.
    • Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes/side until golden. Take the pan off the heat and remove the chicken to a plate.
    • Return the pan to the heat and add the rest of the butter and the minced garlic. Let it cook for about 30 seconds or so.
    • Add the wine, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes or until it's noticeably reduced.
    • Add in the cream and let it bubble for 2 minutes, then stir in the spinach.
    • Add the chicken back to the pan and cook, over medium heat, for another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens up a bit. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over top of the chicken and sauce prior to serving, and season it with extra salt & pepper if needed.

    Notes

    • If you prefer the spinach to be a bit less wilted/cooked, add it to the skillet during the last couple minutes of cooking.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 31gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2598IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chicken florentine recipe, creamy spinach chicken
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Fran Robison says

      March 18, 2023 at 5:31 PM

      5 stars
      Made exactly as directed but added some chopped cooked bacon in at the same time I added the spinach.
      Delicious meal I made because I bought too much fresh spinach. This was a happy accident that will now go on rotation.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 18, 2023 at 5:53 PM

        Love the bacon idea!!! So happy you enjoyed it, Fran! Thanks for your review.

        Reply
    2. Sal says

      March 17, 2023 at 3:35 PM

      5 stars
      The recipe is fantastic! Very creamy, flavorful, and the chicken is so moist and tender. Everybody loved this recipe.
      Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 17, 2023 at 5:12 PM

        Wonderful!! Thanks for your review, Sal!

        Reply
    3. Teri says

      March 1, 2023 at 1:26 PM

      5 stars
      Delish! I made this gf, used half/half along with cream, and added sliced mushrooms and marinated sun-dried tomatoes. We used the leftovers in a quiche that totally rocked. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 1, 2023 at 9:38 PM

        You're very welcome!

        Reply
    4. Nicole says

      January 24, 2023 at 12:49 PM

      5 stars
      Such an amazing recipe. My family gave this two thumbs up and we add in into our dinner rotations quite often. Thanks a bunch!!! ^.^

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 24, 2023 at 2:24 PM

        Thank you so much!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Dan says

      January 16, 2023 at 10:43 PM

      Not for nothing but this will be my first time making this, and there's not a single mention of how to make the leafy spinach. Do I make it separately? Sautee it in olive oil and garlic, etc?

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        January 16, 2023 at 10:50 PM

        Hi Dan! It's in step 5. There's also a note in the "Notes" section for how to treat it if you want it less wilted. 🙂 Hoping you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    6. Corey says

      December 23, 2022 at 6:10 PM

      5 stars
      Easy to follow recipe that made this dad look good. Our family loved it, and my teenage daughter wanted 2nds on the chicken which never happens. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 24, 2022 at 1:10 PM

        Awesome!! 😀 You're very welcome!

        Reply
    7. Maureen Leroux says

      December 3, 2022 at 6:45 PM

      5 stars
      My new favourite chicken recipe! Thank you so much. Just a note that I didn’t have white wine so put in 1 or 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar and it was perfect. Got rave reviews!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 3, 2022 at 9:19 PM

        Glad it was a hit! 🙂

        Reply
    8. James says

      November 10, 2022 at 4:48 PM

      5 stars
      Thank you. Grilled some chicken thighs for a homemade soup and used some of those instead of the breasts. Made me look like a hero, my girls are thrilled. 🙂

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        November 10, 2022 at 6:20 PM

        Aw I love that! So glad your girls enjoyed it, James. 🙂

        Reply
    9. At says

      November 9, 2022 at 5:11 PM

      4 stars
      Sauce does not thicken on its own. Would like crispier chicken, so probably won’t add to skillet to cook more. Served over bed of pasta. Big potential but doesn’t work as written.

      Reply
    10. Grant says

      November 6, 2022 at 9:47 AM

      5 stars
      As per my usual style, I borrowed from a few recipes and Frankensteined a dish. This was the main one I got measurements from, and it was an outstanding meal.
      All I added was:
      - fresh ground poultry seasoning on raw chicken
      - add Italian seasoning to dredge
      - added sauteed mushroom and chopped sweet onion to sauce
      - multiplied the sauce by 1.5
      - when the sauce wasn't thickening quick enough I added 3 tblspn flour, 1/4 cup parmesan, 3 tblspn cream cheese.

      I would suggest using a large cast iron pan for the high walls, heat consistency, and all the scraping you'll be doing. Thank you for the recipe, this went straight into my "all stars" pin board.

      Reply
      • Grant (again) says

        November 6, 2022 at 9:49 AM

        * and I personally used chardonnay. Though I know nothing about wine, so I couldn't compare it to anything. Came out great though.

        Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 6, 2022 at 9:52 AM

        Glad it was a hit, Grant!! 😀 Thanks for your detailed notes.

        Reply
    11. Clint says

      November 4, 2022 at 6:22 PM

      5 stars
      This is a big hit at my Legion Post. Made it by following the recipe to the tee (except had to scale up to 40 dinners). Sold out in 90 minutes. The key is fresh chicken breast and spinach. Not a spinach fan but wow. The sauce is the boss!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        November 4, 2022 at 6:28 PM

        Amazing!! So happy everyone enjoyed it, Clint.

        Reply
    12. Carrie says

      October 31, 2022 at 9:01 PM

      5 stars
      This is AMAZING! It's so quick and easy to prepare and tastes fabulous! This will be one of my go to meals when unexpected guests arrive. Thanks so much! 🥰

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 1, 2022 at 9:44 AM

        Aww you're welcome!! So happy you enjoyed it, Carrie! 😀

        Reply
    13. Susan says

      October 14, 2022 at 6:34 PM

      5 stars
      Made the recipe tonight exactly as the recipe instructed. Ah-maz-ing!
      Served with mashed potatoes. Delish!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 15, 2022 at 10:16 AM

        That's wonderful to hear, Susan! I appreciate your kind review. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Amy Aleksic says

      August 31, 2022 at 5:06 AM

      This looks amazing and I am going to try this weekend.
      If you do add mushrooms when and how much and do you need to increase any ingredients?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 31, 2022 at 10:01 AM

        Hi! I haven't tested it with mushrooms. You'd have to do some experimenting. I'd probably sauté them after the chicken is seared. You may need to add a little more fat into the pan.

        Reply
    15. Lis says

      July 1, 2022 at 8:05 PM

      4 stars
      A little too much cream but overall goodness for an easy dinner.

      Reply
    16. Kathleen says

      June 20, 2022 at 8:55 AM

      Can this be made a day before for a party and heated up in oven

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 20, 2022 at 9:32 AM

        Hi! The spinach will end up more wilted, and there's a chance the sauce could separate and chicken dry out. I'd definitely warm it slowly over a low heat to hopefully prevent that.

        Reply
    17. tina says

      June 14, 2022 at 10:03 PM

      Rave reviews, even from the picky family members! Delish; will definitely add this to the favorites list!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 14, 2022 at 10:07 PM

        That's great to hear!! 😀

        Reply
    18. Clint says

      April 9, 2022 at 9:34 PM

      5 stars
      Made this for about 30 people last night. A huge hit and a definite keeper. I'd like to sub veal for chicken sometime.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 9, 2022 at 9:44 PM

        I'm thrilled it was a hit, Clint! Thanks for taking the time to write me a review. 😀 I think veal would work great!

        Reply
    19. Sue says

      April 9, 2022 at 8:43 PM

      5 stars
      Really enjoyed this recipe! My family liked it as well. Very easy to fix!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 9, 2022 at 8:48 PM

        Great!! I'm so pleased to hear that, Sue! Thanks for your review.

        Reply
    20. Kat says

      March 15, 2022 at 8:45 PM

      5 stars
      Thank You,Natasha!
      I never follow recipes exactly; but the process and cooking times are perfect!

      I read a few questions from others regarding substitutions. I also am a very picky eater…

      I used almond flower; and also buttermilk instead of heavy cream. Served over gluten-free spaghetti with a side of sliced apple and blueberries. It was very tasty!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 15, 2022 at 8:57 PM

        You're welcome, Kat! So glad you could make it your own and enjoyed it!! 🙂

        Reply
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