The perfect night of hosting dinner requires the perfect meal. Perfect Chicken Florentine will wow your guests and make them remember to come back again for more. Tenderly cooked chicken breasts are surrounded by a creamy, rich, white wine-infused sauce that features garlic, mushrooms, spinach leaves, and parmesan cheese for some top-notch taste! Top it off with some fresh parsley and Perfect Chicken Florentine will have you getting rave reviews. It really is so perfect!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, thinly cut
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the salt and the black pepper.
Step 2 –In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
Step 3 –Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the melted butter and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, the juices run clear, and they are golden-brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 4 –Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Step 5 –In the same saucepan, add the mushrooms to the chicken drippings and cook until they are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
Step 7 –Use paper towels to carefully wipe the saucepan clean.
Step 8 –In the cleaned saucepan, add the remaining butter and the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, about 30 seconds.
Step 9 –Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, about 1 minute.
Step 10 –Add the wine to the flour mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
Step 11 –Cook the sauce mixture until it has reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 12 –Add the heavy cream to the sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until it has reduced by half and starts to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 13 –Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce mixture and stir to combine. Cook until the cheese has melted.
Step 14 –Taste the sauce and season with the salt and the black pepper, as needed. Stir to combine.
Step 15 –Add the spinach to the sauce and stir to combine.
Step 16 –Simmer the sauce until the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 17 –Add the cooked mushrooms to the sauce and stir to combine.
Step 18 –Add the cooked chicken breasts to the sauce and spoon it over them.
Step 19 –Evenly sprinkle the chicken mixture with the parsley.
Step 20 –Serve.
