Creamy chicken pesto pasta
by puppy commune
A delicious pasta dish with chicken, pesto, vegetables and cream sauce
Source: Other
1.Prepare pesto
Prepare pesto (see recipe in basics section).
2.Cook pasta
Cook 350 g gluten free penne pasta, dry according to packet directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid then set aside.
3.Combine ingredients
Return pasta to a large pan or pot over low-medium heat. Add reserved cooking liquid, 130 g reduced fat cream (lactose free if required), 144 g basil pesto (see recipe in basics section), 16 g spring onion, green tops only, sliced, 250 g small cooked skinless chicken breast/roast chicken, finely shredded, 136 g whole cherry tomatoes, halved, 90 g broccoli florets, stalk removed and 76 g baby spinach leaves. Stir until well combined.
4.Cook through
Cook, stirring constantly for a further to until heated through and broccoli florets, stalk removed is tender.
5.Serve
Divide between four bowls and top with 10 g extra pecorino cheese, finely grated.