Qwik and easy, this meal is packed with quality carbs to assist with refuelling ready for your next workout.
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Tomato Pesto
Qwik and easy, this meal is packed with quality carbs to assist with refuelling ready for your next workout.
Servings: 4
Calories: 514kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g wholegrain spiral pasta
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 medium red capsicums, thinly sliced
- 1 bag (or 8 cups) baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 Tbsp. sundried tomato pesto
- ½ cup light cooking cream
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 2 Tbsps. finely grated parmesan, to serve
Instructions
- In a saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta according to packet instructions, until al dente. Drain well, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium. Add capsicum and cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add spinach and cook for a further minute, until tender.
- Add pasta, cooking liquid, chicken, pesto and cream to pan. Toss gently to combine and warm through. Stir in the avocado, if using. Serve pasta topped with grated parnesan.
Notes
Bridgford, Jo; (Feb 2024) 5pm Panic! in: Healthy Food Guide
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