One-Pan Chicken Florentine

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Classic chicken Florentine—creamy spinach served alongside sautéed chicken—is a fast and easy meal. This recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the cream instead of cheese. This chicken recipe is simple enough for weekdays but also elegant enough for a dinner party.

Recipe image of One-Pan Chicken Florentine.
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Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Prop Stylist Natalie Ghazali, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth.

Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
  • This dinner comes together in one skillet for quick cleanup.
  • Chicken provides B vitamins that may help support a healthy metabolism.
  • You’ll have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients for a chicken Florentine recipe including spinach chicken breast cream garlic shallot olive oil and seasonings

Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Prop Stylist Natalie Ghazali, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallot

  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • cup dry white wine

  • 1 pound baby spinach

  • cup heavy cream

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season sliced chicken with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

    A pan on a stovetop containing cooked chicken strips with a nearby plate holding additional chicken pieces

    Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Prop Stylist Natalie Ghazali, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth.

  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, ¼ cup shallot and the minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ⅓ cup wine, scraping up any browned bits. Add 1 pound baby spinach in batches; cook, stirring often, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Cooking process of Chicken Florentine with spinach being added to a pan of sauce

    Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Prop Stylist Natalie Ghazali, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth.

  3. In a measuring cup, whisk ⅓ cup cream, 2 teaspoons cornstarch and the remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add to the pan with the spinach; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with the chicken.

    A stovetop pan with spinach being cooked milk poured in from a glass container while stirring with a wooden spatula

    Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Prop Stylist Natalie Ghazali, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth.

EatingWell.com, September 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320 Calories
17g Fat
9g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size ¾ cup
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 30g 59%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Vitamin A 623µg
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 4mg 27%
Folate 235µg
Vitamin K 553µg
Sodium 413mg 18%
Calcium 140mg 11%
Iron 4mg 21%
Magnesium 128mg 30%
Potassium 1087mg 23%
Zinc 2mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.