Chicken Pesto Pasta
Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 5minutes
Total time is 20minutes
Serve is for 4 people
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Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
6 Ingredients
Number of servings
4
- 190grams basil pesto
- 350grams penne pasta
- 2teaspoons basil leaves (to serve)
- 2 cup roast chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
- 60grams baby spinach leaves
Nutrition per serving
3120kJ / 748Cal
3120 Kilojoules or 748 Calories
36% of daily energy intake*
Protein
44.2grams
Fat
32.5grams
Carbs
67.5grams
Sugars
5.1grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Description
Add this one-pan chicken pesto pasta to your weeknight cooking repertoire. It’s simple, tasty and ready in just 20 minutes.
Method
Step 1 of 3
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
Step 2 of 3
Return pasta to pan, then add pesto and reserved water and toss to combine. Add chicken, spinach and parmesan, season and gently toss to combine.
Step 3 of 3
Divide pasta mixture among bowls, scatter over extra parmesan and basil, and serve.
Categories
- Fakeaway
- Quick & easy dinner
- Mains
- High protein
- Pesto pasta
- Low sugar
- Italian
- Chicken
- Spinach
- Low ingredient
- Fresh Ideas
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