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Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Delicious pesto chicken Florentine is simple, yet packed with big flavors. Pesto and homemade alfredo combine for a tasty combination!!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halved and cut into strips
  • 2 c fresh spinach leaves
  • 16 oz pkg dry penne pasta
  • 1 TB grated Romano cheese

Homemade Pesto Alfredo Sauce

  • 1 c chicken broth
  • 1 c half and half
  • 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
  • 1 c parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 TB pesto
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, sauté garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on each side. Once chicken is cooked through, add your spinach and sauté together for 3-4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cool water and let drain.
  • Prepare Alfredo sauce by adding garlic to a separate pan and sauté for 1 minute. Add broth, let bubble. Then add half&half, whipping cream, salt and pepper and parmesan cheese. Whisk constantly until combined. Allow liquid to heat up and thicken for a few minutes. Once your sauce has reached your desired thickness, you'll then add 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce; set aside.
  • Add chicken/spinach mixture to your pasta and stir in the Pesto/Alfredo sauce. Mix well, top with Romano cheese. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1630IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 2mg