CHICKEN PESTO SPINACH

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Salad Ingredients:
1 pkg Fresh Express® Baby Spinach
4 chicken breasts, no bone/skin
Your favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing Ingredients:
1 cup roasted almonds
1 bunch basil, chopped
3 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
3 Tbsp Asiago cheese, grated
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Marinate the Chicken:
Place chicken breasts in medium bowl.
Pour vinaigrette & toss to coat.
Let sit for 20 mins to an hour.

Steps:

  • Chicken and robust pesto dressing combine with our Baby Spinach for this richly seasoned salad.
  • Grill the Chicken:
  • When grill is hot, cook chicken on both sides.
  • Take chicken up onto a warm plate.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes (it will finish cooking).
  • Make the Dressing:
  • In food processor, place all dressing ingredients.
  • Pulse to make pesto, scraping sides w/ rubber spatula.
  • Blend until creamy.
  • Note: If you use a blender, add extra olive oil if needed.
  • Make the Salad:
  • Place greens into a large salad bowl.
  • Toss with pesto dressing & thawed peas.
  • Mix well & serve on 4 plates.
  • Slice chicken breast & lay on top of salad.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled cheese & almonds.

Prince Ishukhan
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This recipe was a fail. The chicken was tough and the pesto was watery.


Anna's Ahmer
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I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make, but the flavor was just okay.


Tammy PIKE
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pesto was good.


Val Davis
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Cassie Fellers
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was juicy and the pesto was creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ngun Cer
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Saleh
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the way the pesto and spinach complemented each other.


Mahlatse Maphoto
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of chicken, pesto, and spinach. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Deszirre
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the pesto was creamy and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and easy meal.


lincoln johnson
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This chicken pesto spinach dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the pesto was flavorful, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and nutrition. I will definitely be making this again.