Pesto Chicken Florentine

Extremely rich combination of chicken, spinach and creamy pesto sauce. Serve with crunchy bread and romaine salad–it’s the best!

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

Directions

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.


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.

Pesto Chicken Florentine