Pesto Chicken Florentine

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Mouth-watering Pesto Chicken Florentine recipe for dinner tonight

by The Chefin Poultry

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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 package dry Alfredo sauce mix
	2 tablespoons pesto
	1 package dry penne pasta
	1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

630

Sugar

Fat

38g

Pesto Chicken Florentine is a popular Italian-inspired dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This flavorful meal features tender chicken strips and fresh spinach, all smothered in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce that has been infused with fragrant pesto and grated Romano cheese. The dish is served over a bed of penne pasta that soaks up all the delicious flavors and offers a satisfying texture to the meal.

Instructions

1.	Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.	Add garlic and chicken strips and cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
3.	Add spinach and continue cooking until spinach is wilted.
4.	In a separate saucepan, prepare Alfredo sauce mix according to package instructions.
5.	Add pesto to the Alfredo sauce and stir until combined.
6.	Cook penne pasta according to package instructions and drain.
7.	Add cooked pasta to the chicken and spinach mixture.
8.	Pour pesto Alfredo sauce over pasta and chicken.
9.	Sprinkle with Romano cheese and serve.

PROS

This dish is bursting with flavor and is sure to impress your dinner guests.

Chicken is a great source of protein and spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals.

Pesto offers a good dose of healthy fats from the olive oil and pine nuts.

CONS

The Alfredo sauce and Romano cheese can be high in calories and fat, so this dish should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal is packed with ingredients that offer a variety of health benefits.
Chicken is a great source of protein and is beneficial for building and repairing muscle tissue.
Spinach is rich in iron and antioxidants, which can boost the immune system and improve overall health.
Pesto is a good source of healthy fats, which have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and improving brain function.
Alfredo sauce and Romano cheese should be consumed in moderation due to their high fat and calorie content.