Tender, golden brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with cheese makes this one skillet chicken florentine an irresistable recipe. The entire family will love this idea for dinner tonight!
I discovered this one pan chicken florentine recipe through a diet site – of all places! The first time I tried it, I looked at my husband with big eyes and said, “This is a DIET recipe?”
Now, I don’t claim to be a health coach or have any input as to what is deemed “healthy recipes”, but I can claim with great authority that this recipe is amazingly delicious and I recommend it with all my heart. It’s a “keeper”, and has actually become a favorite recipe.
Why you’ll love this easy chicken florentine recipe
- If you’re looking for low carb recipes, I’m told this is one!;)
- This easy chicken florentine recipe is made with simple ingredients.
- If you’re looking for good options for quick dinner idea, this easy chicken breast recipe can be made in minutes.
- If it’s a hot day and you don’t want to heat up the kitchen with the oven, this great recipe can be made in one pan on the stovetop!
- This chicken recipe can be served with just a simple green salad, or it also makes an incredible topping for pasta or garlic mashed potatoes.
Ingredients for Chicken Spinach Florentine
(A printable recipe card is located at the bottom of this post for your convenience.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes packed in oil
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 8 oz full fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves (2 big handfuls)
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Step by step instructions for this skillet chicken florentine recipe
1.Brown chicken breasts in a hot skillet. 
2. Remove chicken & saute onions & celery. 
3.Mix the cream cheese mixture until smooth. 
4. Add chicken stock & cream cheese mixture. 
5. Add spinch and chicken back to the pan.
Substitutions and Variations for this Recipe
You can substitute the provolone cheese slices for grated mozzerella or parmesan cheese. I’ve also substituted sliced gouda and it’s delicious. If you eliminated the cheese altogether, it would still be delicious.
Where did Chicken Florentine get its name?
Chicken florentine got its name because it uses the florentine method of cooking. Meaning, it is patterned after the way food is cooked in Florence, Italy. Florentine recipes feature spinach.
Other Chicken Recipes you might want to try:
- Creamy Chicken Marsala in Wine is an absolutely delicious skillet dinner that tastes rich and fancy, but is easy to make!
- Grilled Chicken Salad with Red Chili Peanut Sauce
- Favourite BBQ Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe
- Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Chicken & Pepper Fajita Wraps
- Chicken rice pilaf casserole can be ready for the oven in 5 minutes!
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Creamy Chicken Florentine
Juicy chicken breasts nestle in a velvety spinach sauce, finished with a golden cheese topping. This easy skillet meal delivers comfort and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Method
- Lay the chicken cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently flatten them to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Slice into portions suitable for serving.
- In a compact food processor, blend the sundried tomatoes with warm water until a completely smooth consistency is achieved. Combine this puree with cream cheese, garlic powder, and fresh basil in a mixing bowl. Set the mixture aside.
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high heat and introduce olive oil and butter. When the fat is hot enough that the chicken sizzles upon contact, arrange the cutlets in a single layer. Season generously with salt and pepper. Incorporating a touch of butter with the oil ensures succulent breasts featuring a beautifully golden exterior.
- As the chicken turns opaque and the perimeter begins to cook, turn the pieces over to the opposite side. Continue the cooking process until the interior is fully done, confirming there is absolutely no pink remaining.
- Transfer the cooked chicken from the skillet to a serving plate.
- To the still-hot pan, add an additional knob of butter. Sauté the finely diced onions and garlic until the onions become translucent and the celery reaches a soft texture.
- Blend the previously prepared cream cheese mixture into the softened onion and celery. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock to create a smooth base.
- Stir the mixture continuously, ensuring you scrape the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the sauce to a rolling boil, then reduce the temperature to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Introduce fresh spinach into the simmering creamy sauce and stir persistently until the leaves have wilted completely.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan and top each one with a generous slice of provolone cheese.
- Place a lid on the skillet and allow it to simmer for roughly three minutes, or until the chicken is heated thoroughly and the cheese has fully melted.
