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Pesto Chicken Florentine Recipe

Switch up dinner with this Pesto Chicken Florentine. It is so easy to make and tastes absolutely amazing. You could easily throw this recipe together on a busy night, and it only requires a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Florentine Recipe, Easy dinner recipe, Easy Pasta Recipe, Family dinner recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 295kcal

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups spinach fresh leaves
  • 15 ounces Alfredo sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons pesto
  • 8 ounces Pasta penne
  • ¼ cup Romano cheese grated
  • 1 tomato diced

Instructions

  • In large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta for 8-10 minutes (or until al dente). Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In another sauce pan, warm Alfredo sauce on medium until heated through. Add the 3 tablespoons of pesto and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
  • Add the garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add in chicken strips and cook until chicken is browned and cooked all the way through.
  • Add spinach and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add spinach and chicken mixture to pasta, and then stir in the pesto/Alfredo mixture.
  • Mix well, and top with tomatoes and cheese to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1458IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg