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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Florentine Recipe, Easy dinner recipe, Easy Pasta Recipe, Family dinner recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 295kcal
Large Saucepan
Skillet
Large Bowl
- 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
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.
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