Pesto Chicken Florentine

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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!

Submitted by MINERFAMILY
Updated on November 6, 2024
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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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. Meanwhile, prepare Alfredo sauce according to package directions. When finished, stir in 2 tablespoons pesto; set aside.

  3. 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.

  4. Add chicken/spinach mixture to pasta, then stir in pesto/Alfredo sauce. Mix well, top with cheese and serve.

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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 84%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
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.

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