Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 TB olive oil; 2 tsp minced garlic; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 c Fresh Spinach Leaves; 16 oz pkg dry penne pasta; 1 TB grated romano cheese; 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

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6
Calories
622 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Steven Mason

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Delicious pesto chicken Florentine is simple, yet packed with big flavors. Pesto and homemade alfredo combine for a tasty combination!!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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 Information

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Serving 6g Calories 622kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 623mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1630IU (33%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 304mg (30%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 622 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	6g
Calories	622kcal	31%
Carbohydrates	61g	20%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	103mg	34%
Sodium	591mg	25%
Potassium	623mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	1630IU	33%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	304mg	30%
Iron	2mg	11%