Pesto Chicken Florentine
Indulge in this incredibly satisfying dish where tender chicken and vibrant spinach meet a decadent, creamy pesto embrace. Pair it with crusty bread for dipping and a refreshing romaine salad for the perfect culinary experience.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
57 g
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Cholesterol
84 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
42 g
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Saturated Fat
6 g
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Sodium
1707 mg
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Sugar
2 g
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Fat
19 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (1 minute)
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Add finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant. (1 minute)
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Add the chicken strips and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side, until nearly cooked through.
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Introduce the fresh spinach leaves and sauté together with the chicken until the spinach wilts. (3-4 minutes)
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Prepare the Alfredo sauce according to the package directions. (5-7 minutes)
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Once prepared, stir in the pesto until well combined; set aside.
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In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne pasta until al dente. (8-10 minutes)
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Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water and drain thoroughly.
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Combine the chicken and spinach mixture with the cooked pasta.
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Pour the pesto-infused Alfredo sauce over the mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
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Garnish with grated Romano cheese and serve immediately.
For an extra layer of flavor, consider marinating the chicken strips in pesto for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
To enhance the dish, add a splash of white wine to the skillet after sautéing the garlic, allowing it to reduce slightly before adding the chicken.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese can be used as an alternative to Romano cheese.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.6/ 5 ( 1.9K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
Shea Herman
May 8, 2025The pesto Alfredo sauce is divine!
Berenice Daugherty
Jan 8, 2025This recipe is amazing! My family loved it and asked for seconds.
Bethel Brekke
Feb 20, 2023So easy to make and so delicious. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Burley Bode
Dec 2, 2021I've made this several times and it's always a hit!
Isom Carroll
Nov 12, 2021The chicken was so juicy, and the flavor was spot on!
Bethel Mann
Aug 29, 2021I added some sun-dried tomatoes and it was a game-changer!