Chicken Florentine with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A classic Italian dish with a creamy twist
Chicken Florentine is a savory main course featuring tender chicken breasts served with a luxurious creamy garlic sauce and sautéed spinach.
- 45 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Chicken
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
For the Spinach
For Garnishing
Preparation
Preparing the Chicken
Season Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat Skillet
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook Chicken
Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
Making the Creamy Garlic Sauce
Melt Butter
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Sauté Garlic
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Do not let the garlic burn as it will turn bitter.
Combine Cream & Cheese
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Cooking Process
Chicken Searing
Sear chicken breasts until golden and fully cooked.
Sauce Creation
Prepare the creamy garlic sauce in the same pan used for chicken.
Spinach Sautéing
Quickly sauté spinach in olive oil with a pinch of nutmeg.
Plating & Serving
Chicken Florentine with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Chicken Florentine with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Plating & Serving
Slice the rested chicken and serve it on a bed of spinach, drizzled with creamy garlic sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges for a refreshing finish.