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Chicken Florentine and Farfalle

Published by Meaghan on April 1, 2015 | last updated on May 5, 2022.

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A creamy Chicken Florentine and Farfalle pasta dish is the ultimate Italian American comfort food. Lunch, dinner, no matter what this dish- featuring chopped rotisserie chicken, fresh baby spinach, and tangy Parmesan- is made to be something quick & easy that’s sure to satisfy anyone.

Chicken Florentine and Farfalle

For a little over two weeks the sons and the hubs and I were kicked back to the stone age while our internet was down and out.

I know you’re probably thinking, and for a minute there so was I, what was I going to do without Pinterest and it’s abundance of delicious recipes to help me plan my meals?

Chicken Florentine and Farfalle

Ok, ok, not really but I wasn’t overly enthusiastic or anything about going off the grid for a couple of weeks.

I mean I can’t keep all this awesomeness up all on my own all the time now can I?

Well yes, I can, but then I start to feel like my life is as unorganized as the $5 bin at Walmart.

Chicken Florentine and Farfalle

So Internet, yeah, big help. Still, we didn’t let something like the lack thereof keep us out of the kitchen

Instead of habitually outsourcing ideas, we went back to the old days.

We dug out and dusted off the family recipe box and got busy.

Chicken Florentine and Farfalle

And guess what?

No internet meant no Netflix, and no online gaming.

No teenagers trying to hide out in their little mini-man caves texting all afternoon.

Chicken Florentine and Farfalle

SO, not only did we rediscover some old favorites, I had lots of willing little helpers each day.

And believe it or not (Sons 1 and 2 may have even been a little surprised themselves) they had fun.

Good times.

Chicken Florentine and Farfalle

So on our first day back, we’re still going to keep it pretty simple.

Here’s an oldie, but a goodie from our recipe box to yours: Chicken Florentine and Farfalle.

Chicken Florentine and Farfalle

Looking for a vegetarian version? Swap mushrooms for the meat! Seriously, this Chicken Florentine and Farfalle version is soooo forgiving: all you have is spaghetti noodles? Throw em in the pot. See? Flexible.

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Chicken Florentine And Farfalle

A creamy pasta sauce generously hugs your favorite pasta, chopped chicken, and baby spinach.
3.83 from 17 votes
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 1352kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lb box of Farfalle pasta
  • olive oil
  • 1 bunch of fresh spinach or 1 box of chopped frozen spinach, thawed and all excess water drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4-5 oz cream cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • milk
  • 1 jar of Alfredo sauce
  • Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. For the best taste, grill the chicken, then chop it up and set it aside. The chicken can also be pan cooked and then chopped if you prefer.
  • Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet add in 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, the garlic, and onions. Saute 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add spinach and allow it to heat through, or until wilted if it's fresh..
  • Next, add in the cream cheese and stir in until it's melted and evenly combined. The mixture will be thick and that's OK.
  • Add in the alfredo sauce, again stirring to evenly incorporate. Now, add the milk, and tiny bit at a time, until the desired consistency is reached
  • Stir the chicken into the sauce, Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the pasta to the pan and stir it into the sauce until everything's nice and 'saucey', err evenly incorporated! Serve warm with shredded or grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

Don't let this meal's fancy sounding name fool you. It's easy enough for any weeknight and can be surprisingly flexible. Vegetarian? No worries, swap mushrooms for the meat. Our favorite alternative version is Italian Sausage Florentine with Penne (or whatever pasta Mom happens to have on hand) Pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 1352kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 193g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 534mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 3245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5.3mg
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  1. ashleywheeler8 says

    April 1, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    Oh my goodness, that looks really good.

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  2. Julie is Hostess At Heart says

    April 1, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    Delicious dish! I love taking vacations where we can’t get the internet or cell service! It forces you to relax and pick up a book. However, when you want it and don’t have it, it can make you crazy!

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    • Alicia Cress says

      March 24, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      OMG and we thought the Bartoli premade bag was good. New family favorite. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Easy to make and took no time at all. We substituted breaded grilled chicken strips and cut them up and I must say it is phenomenal!!! I even have a video of the finished product but can’t seem to share on here.

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  3. charmbutterfly19 says

    April 3, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    Looks yummy and easy! Will definitely try! Thank you for the recipe! ??

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    • 4 Sons 'R' Us says

      April 3, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks for stopping by and I’m so glad you liked today’s post. Hope to see you again soon!

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      • charmbutterfly19 says

        April 3, 2015 at 10:24 pm

        Oh I’ll definitely be back for your yummy recipes! ?

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  4. Jess says

    April 3, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Nice dish Meaghan, thanks for bringing it to the Fiesta 🙂

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  5. Life Diet Health says

    February 2, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    No internet shock horror! We did that last Summer- perfect family holiday! ☺My son would love this recipe and as he’s suddenly taken to cooking dinner once a week so I’ll show this to him. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday this week – don’t forget to add the links so your readers can join the party too. Have a great weekend.

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  6. Terry says

    September 23, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    how much milk do you use? is it 1 cup? it’s not clear.

    thanks!

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    • 4sonsrus says

      September 23, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      There’s no set amount. I just eye ball it until it looks right to me. Between the cream cheese and the alfredo sauce, it’s pretty thick- so the milk’s added until it’s thin enough to coat the pasta well without being runny.

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  7. Loz says

    July 5, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    What brand Alfredo sauce did you use?

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    • 4sonsrus says

      July 6, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      I actually just use my local store brand, but if I can’t get there’s then I use Classico.

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  8. Raven Eddy says

    November 14, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    I made this because I couldn’t get the Bertolli in the frozen foods section. This is better! I used Bertolli sauce and added mushrooms and ripe olives but it is fantastic either way. Thank you so much for sharing!

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