Pesto Chicken Pasta
Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 20minutes
Total time is 30minutes
Serve is for 4 people
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Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
9 Ingredients
Number of servings
4
- 300grams large pasta shells
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 500grams chicken breast, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 bunch basil, leaves picked
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 cup Perfect Italiano Traditional Grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 60grams baby spinach leaves
- 250grams cherry tomatoes, quartered
Nutrition per serving
4120kJ / 988Cal
4120 Kilojoules or 988 Calories
47% of daily energy intake*
Protein
66.0grams
Fat
54.2grams
Carbs
53.0grams
Sugars
5.4grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Description
Expand your cooking repertoire with this easy pasta dish, featuring a simple yet delicious combination of aromatic basil pesto, juicy chicken and grated parmesan.
Method
Step 1 of 4
Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain.
Step 2 of 4
Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, for
5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and golden-brown.
Step 3 of 4
Reserve a few basil leaves. To make pesto, process garlic, remaining basil, cup parmesan, 1/4 cup pine nuts and remaining oil until smooth.
Step 4 of 4
Combine pasta, chicken, pesto, spinach and tomato in a large bowl. Divide pasta mixture among bowls. Top with remaining pine nuts, remaining parmesan and remaining basil leaves. Serve.
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