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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Florentine in a skillet, garnished with fresh herbs, ready to serve.

Easy One-Pot Chicken Florentine: Creamy & Bright Weeknight Meal

Elevate your weeknights with this incredibly easy One-Pot Chicken Florentine. Featuring tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a lusciously creamy sauce, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. The secret twist? A brightening squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley for an unforgettable flavor balance.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil ((reduce by 1 tablespoon if you use sundried tomatoes that are packed in oil))
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into uniform 1 inch chunks)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (roughly chopped (I used ones without oil but see the note above if yours come packed in oil))
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 gently packed cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
  • Romano cheese for sprinkling
  • Crushed red pepper flakes for sprinkling ((optional))
  • Fresh lemon juice and fresh parsley for finishing (my secret twist!)

Equipment

  • Large non-stick saute pan or skillet (10-12 inches deep)
  • Lid

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat. You'll want a pan that's at least 10-12 inches deep to comfortably fit all the ingredients.
  2. Add the boneless skinless chicken breast chunks to the hot pan and season with 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt and ground black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken is just nicely golden brown on the outside.
  3. Reduce the heat slightly if needed, then add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Saute them, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes wonderfully fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the chicken and aromatics. Stir well until no lumps remain, forming a paste.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, water, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and Italian seasoning. Add the penne pasta to the pan and stir everything thoroughly to combine and ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
  6. Bring the liquid mixture to a boil, which should take around 2 minutes. Once boiling, give the pasta one last good stirring, then cover the pan tightly with a lid.
  7. Cook for 5 minutes, then remove the cover. Give the pasta a thorough stir from the bottom up to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Return the cover to the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
  8. Cook for another 5 minutes, then remove the cover. Add the fresh spinach into the pan. Stir the pasta again, ensuring the spinach begins to wilt into the luscious creamy pasta sauce and everything is well combined. Return the cover to the pan.
  9. Cook for 5 more minutes. Remove the cover, give it one last final stir, and notice how the sauce has thickened beautifully around the perfectly cooked pasta. Now for the secret touch! Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and sprinkle liberally with fresh parsley. Serve your amazing One-Pot Chicken Florentine immediately with a sprinkle of Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese (and crushed red pepper flakes if you want a spicy kick!).

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 45gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Ensure uniform chicken chunks and pre-prep ingredients. Stir pasta every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Reheat gently with broth or milk to restore creaminess. The fresh lemon and parsley finish is key for vibrancy!
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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