Pesto Chicken Florentine


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 553.9
  • Total Fat: 17.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 51.0 mg
  • Sodium: 471.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 63.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 24.8 g

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Number of Servings: 4

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
    1 large diced tomato (optional)

Directions

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.
2. Meanwhile, prepare Alfredo sauce according to package directions. When finished, stir in 2 tablespoons pesto; set aside.
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.
4. Add chicken/spinach mixture to pasta, then stir in pesto/Alfredo sauce. Mix well, top with cheese and serve.
5. optional - top with seared tomato then diced at end for presentation

Serving Size: makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TLAW1972.

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    Incredible!
    Wonderful hearty meal. - 6/26/12