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Recipe by:

Elena SMITH

Quick Skillet Creamy Chicken Mushroom Florentine

A warm, comforting dish featuring seared chicken breasts, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a rich creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken and in the same skillet, add mushrooms. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned, then add garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for another minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stir, and allow to simmer. Add Parmesan cheese until melted.
  5. Add spinach and return chicken to skillet, simmer for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve over rice or with crusty bread.

Notes

This dish is perfect for holidays or casual dinners.