Pesto Chicken Florentine
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Pesto Chicken Florentine a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 498 calories, 34g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of spinach leaves, romano cheese, penne pasta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.
Instructions
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.
Meanwhile, prepare Alfredo sauce according to package directions. When finished, stir in 2 tablespoons pesto; set aside.
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.
Add chicken/spinach mixture to pasta, then stir in pesto/Alfredo sauce.
Mix well, top with cheese and serve.