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Pesto Chicken Florentine

Pesto Chicken Florentine

The ultimate comfort food, Pesto Chicken Florentine is a creamy, satisfying dish that everyone will love. With tender chicken, fresh spinach, and rich pesto, it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor. Make it tonight for a delightful family meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 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

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying Pan
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. 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 to 4 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cool water and let drain.
  3. Prepare Alfredo sauce by adding garlic to a separate pan and sauté for 1 minute. Add broth, let bubble. Then add half and 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; set aside.
  4. Add chicken/spinach mixture to your pasta and stir in the Pesto/Alfredo sauce. Mix well, top with Romano cheese. Serve.

Notes

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