Delicious and Flavorful Pesto Chicken Florentine Recipe

Indulge in a mouthwatering dish of Pesto Chicken Florentine, combining the rich flavors of basil pesto, tender chicken, creamy spinach, and tangy tomatoes. This dish is a perfect blend of Italian-inspired ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup basil pesto
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package instructions

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add spinach and cherry tomatoes. Cook until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are softened.
6. Stir in heavy cream and pesto, then return chicken to the skillet.
7. Simmer for a few minutes until chicken is heated through.
8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
9. Serve chicken and sauce over cooked fettuccine pasta.
10. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

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