Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet
Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet delivers rich flavor without dairy. This recipe solves the problem of bland chicken dinners. After making this many times, I know the secret to creamy sauce. Juicy chicken with creamy sauce. Try our Easy Mediterranean Greek Salad Recipe for a fresh dinner. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Mediterranean Greek Salad Recipe and Easy Cheesy Garlic Crescent Rolls Recipe.
Why This Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet Is Pure Comfort
- Juicy chicken
- Creamy sauce
- Dairy free
- Easy to make
What You'll Need for Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup dairy free cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Grated Parmesan
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Use boneless for even cooking.
- Vegetable broth: Use low sodium for better flavor control.
- Spinach: Add fresh for best texture.
đź›’ Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Non-stick skillet — Prevents sticking and ensures even cooking. → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Makes sauce smooth and creamy with no lumps. → See on Amazon
How to Make Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add chicken, season with thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Step 4: Cook chicken until golden brown and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Pour in vegetable broth and cream of mushroom soup.
- Step 6: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let cook 5 minutes.
- Step 7: Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Step 8: Cook 2 more minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet
- Cooking tip: Use a meat thermometer to check chicken is fully cooked.
- Common mistake and fix: If sauce is too thick, add more broth to reach desired consistency.
- Serving suggestion: Serve over cooked pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Storage tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Storing & Reheating Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. 3 days Make-ahead tip: Can be made 1 day in advance.
Freezing Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet
1 month
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F, cover and heat until warm. Microwave: Heat in 30-second intervals until warm.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Use a non-stick skillet to avoid sticking.
- Best substitution: Replace cream of mushroom soup with a homemade tomato-based sauce for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Cook and cool completely before storing.
- Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If sauce is too salty, add more broth to dilute.
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Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup dairy free cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add chicken, season with thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Step 4: Cook chicken until golden brown and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Pour in vegetable broth and cream of mushroom soup.
- Step 6: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let cook 5 minutes.
- Step 7: Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Step 8: Cook 2 more minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
- Chef tip: Use a non-stick skillet to avoid sticking.
- Best substitution: Replace cream of mushroom soup with a homemade tomato-based sauce for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Cook and cool completely before storing.
- Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If sauce is too salty, add more broth to dilute.
Storage
- Fridge: 3 days
- Freezer: 1 month
- Oven reheat: Preheat oven to 350°F, cover and heat until warm.
- Microwave reheat: Heat in 30-second intervals until warm.
- Make ahead: Can be made 1 day in advance.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sat. Fat: 3g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet FAQs
Yes, you can make the chicken florentine up to 1 day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Chicken can dry out if overcooked. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The chicken should reach 165°F.
Yes, you can freeze the cooked chicken florentine for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Yes, you can use any vegetable broth you prefer. Low sodium broth is recommended for better flavor control.
You can use a homemade tomato-based sauce or a dairy-free cream of mushroom soup substitute.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Florentine Skillet and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
