{"id":"e1d06410-eee8-4d0e-8261-a76169e8c41a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e1d06410-eee8-4d0e-8261-a76169e8c41a","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026291-chicken-florentine","title":"Chicken Florentine","description":"In this weeknight recipe, perfectly browned chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy spinach sauce that comes together with ease, all in one skillet. The highlight of this recipe is the buttery white-wine sauce, which is enriched and thickened with a secret ingredient: cream cheese. The sauce nicely coats the wilted spinach, though you can use sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms or canned artichokes instead of, or in addition to, the spinach. A side of mashed or roasted potatoes would round out this dish well, but some crusty bread to sop up every last bit is a must.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","ingredients":[{"text":"¼ cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving","item":"grated Parmesan","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"Salt and black pepper","item":"Salt and black pepper"},{"text":"4 thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)","item":"thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts","quantity":4,"preparation":"about 1 pound"},{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)","item":"butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"salted or unsalted"},{"text":"1 medium shallot, minced","item":"medium shallot","quantity":1,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"½ cup dry white wine","item":"dry white wine","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil)","item":"dried basil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano)","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano"},{"text":"½ cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature","item":"cream cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"at room temperature"},{"text":"2 cups packed baby spinach (about 3 ounces)","item":"packed baby spinach","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 3 ounces"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"On a plate, mix together the flour, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, evenly coating on both sides."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat a large pan over medium. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and melt to combine. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown (but not cooked through), about 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and let it melt. Add shallot, garlic and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring until the shallot is softened and the garlic is aromatic, about 2 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add wine, broth, basil and oregano, and stir, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid has reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese and stir, allowing the cream cheese to soften and melt, until a thick sauce forms, about 6 minutes. Add baby spinach and stir until it is folded into the cream sauce and the spinach is beginning to wilt, about 1 minute."},{"number":5,"text":"Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan on top."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.008001+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.008001+00:00"}