Pesto Chicken Florentine Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Pesto Chicken Florentine Recipe). Extremely rich combination of chicken, spinach and creamy pesto sauce. Serve with crunchy bread and romaine salad--it's the best!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pesto Chicken Florentine Recipe

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 (4.5 ounce) package dry Alfredo sauce mix

2 tablespoons pesto

1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta

1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Nutritional Information

Pesto Chicken Florentine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 571.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.9g 84%

Carbohydrates: 57.3g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 19.3g 30%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 31%

Cholesterol: 84.2mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 1511.6IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.3mg 171%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 6.7mg 11%

Folate: 36mcg 9%

Calcium: 117.1mg 12%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 76.3mg 27%

Potassium: 519.8mg 15%

Sodium: 1707.1mg 68%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 173.9

*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.