Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Skillet Creamy Chicken Mushroom Florentine
Skillet Creamy Chicken Mushroom Florentine is made with chicken breasts, chicken broth, and mushrooms.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the return step in order
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
2. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
3. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts
In the method: In a large skillet add 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and to 165 degrees…
sliced mushrooms
In the method: Add 4 ounces sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until tender for about 2-3 minutes.
heavy cream
In the method: Add 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese to the skillet.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breastsIngredient note
Source: 4 ounces sliced mushroomsIngredient note
Source: 1 cup heavy creamIngredient note
Source: ½ cup chicken brothIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoningIngredient note
Source: ½ cup grated parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 1 cup chopped spinachIngredient note
Source: ½ cup julienned sun dried tomatoes
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Add the chicken and mushrooms back to the pan and serve over pasta if desired.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: In a large skillet add 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Whisk over medium high heat until it starts to thicken for 3-4 minutes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: therecipecritic.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
