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Chicken Florentine Pasta
Chicken Florentine Pasta is a tasty pasta dish that is deliciously simple. It's a family favorite weeknight dish that's impressive enough to share with friends.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 18 min🔥 Cook: 12 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- cutting board
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook Penne
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In a large pot, add generously-salted water and bring to a boil. Cook penne until al dente. Drain, but do not rinse. Toss penne with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to prevent sticking. Keep warm.
olive oil (for cooking)
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Prep Chicken
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Place cling wrap over each piece of chicken on a cutting board. Pound each piece evenly thin, about 1/4 inch thickness. Sprinkle each chicken piece with a light, even layer of kosher salt and pepper on both sides.
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Cook Chicken
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Add enough olive oil to coat bottom of a large skillet. Heat oil on medium-high until hot. Brown 2 chicken breasts on both sides until chicken is cooked through, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes per side.* Repeat with remaining pieces. Slice chicken breasts into strips and keep warm.
olive oil (for cooking)chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)1 pound
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Saute
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Add chopped onion and garlic into a large skillet with 2 tablespoons oil. Sauté ⏱️ 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
medium onion (chopped)1garlic (chopped)5 cloves
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Add chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Boil vigorously until liquid is reduced by half, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
chicken broth (regular strength)4 cupsteaspoon kosher salt (plus more taste)1/2
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Stir
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Turn heat to low. Add cream and pesto, stirring until combined and heated through, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Taste and add more kosher salt and black pepper as desired.
pesto (prepared, store-bought or homemade)1 cupblack pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
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Add spinach and stir over low heat, just until spinach begins wilting. Remove from heat.
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Combine
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Toss cooked pasta with the spinach/pesto mixture to coat. If desired, let sit for about ⏱️ 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken; sauce will thicken quite a bit as it sits.
pesto (prepared, store-bought or homemade)1 cup
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Serve
16
Stir in fresh parmesan, reserving some for garnish. Add chicken on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
505 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
527 mg
protein Content
37 g
cholesterol Content
93 mg
carbohydrate Content
49 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
3 g
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