Pesto Chicken Florentine

Name: Pesto Chicken Florentine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips; 2 cups fresh spinach leaves; 1 (4.5 ounce) package dry Alfredo sauce mix; 2 tablespoons pesto; 1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta; 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese

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Extremely rich combination of chicken, spinach and creamy pesto sauce. Serve with crunchy bread and romaine salad--it's the best!

Recipe by MINERFAMILY

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 (4.5 ounce) package dry Alfredo sauce mix
2 tablespoons pesto
1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, saute for 1 minute; then add chicken and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on each side. When chicken is close to being cooked through (no longer pink inside), add spinach and saute all together for 3 to 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare Alfredo sauce according to package directions. When finished, stir in 2 tablespoons pesto; set aside.
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
Add chicken/spinach mixture to pasta, then stir in pesto/Alfredo sauce. Mix well, top with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

572	Calories
19g	Fat
57g	Carbs
42g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 572
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 1707mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 42g
Vitamin C 7mg	34%
Calcium 117mg	9%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 520mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.