CHICKEN FLORENTINE PESTO PASTA
Enjoy this Chicken Florentine Pesto Pasta as a wholesome meal that’s quick to prepare and bursting with Italian-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, baby spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté until spinach is wilted.
- Stir in cooked pasta, pesto sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg