Looking for a quick and tasty dinner idea? Look no further than this creamy chicken mushroom Florentine skillet recipe. With its flavorful garlic and parmesan-kissed sauce, tender mushrooms, and spinach, this dish tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant, but it only takes 25 minutes to make. It’s the perfect way to turn basic chicken breasts into a special occasion meal.

Elevate Your Chicken Breasts

To start, slice two chicken breasts in half lengthwise. This not only reduces cooking time but also ensures that the meat cooks evenly. Dredge the chicken in flour to create a beautiful golden brown crust and thicken the sauce.

The Irresistible Sauce

Now let’s talk about the star of the show: the sauce. Begin by cooking mushrooms in butter with a generous amount of garlic. The irresistible aroma of garlic and butter will fill your kitchen. Add Italian seasoning for a subtle hint of herbs, white wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream to create a luscious, velvety sauce. Tuck in some fresh spinach and grated Parmesan to add color and flavor. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet and let it finish cooking in this flavorful sauce.

Versatile and Delicious

This dish can be enjoyed on its own, but if you want to extend the surface area for that delectable sauce, serve it with pasta or potatoes. The choice is yours!

Recipe Details

• Serves: 4
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Allergens: Milk

Ingredients

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
• Flour, as needed, for dredging
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour on both sides. Shake off excess.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
3. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, followed by the mushrooms. Cook until tender. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
4. Stir in Italian seasoning, white wine, and chicken broth. Cook until the liquid has reduced, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Add the heavy whipping cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese, allowing the spinach to wilt.
7. Return the chicken to the pan and continue cooking until it is cooked through.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!