Chicken Pesto Pasta

Method

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water until al dente. Save a mug of pasta water before draining.

   10 min
2. 2

   Meanwhile, season the chicken and sear in the olive oil over high heat until golden and cooked through.

   6 min
3. 3

   Add garlic and cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until the tomatoes start to burst.

   3 min
4. 4

   Toss in the drained pasta, spinach, pesto and a splash of pasta water until glossy and the spinach wilts.

5. 5

   Serve topped with parmesan and black pepper.

Watch how it's made

Hand-picked videos of this dish or its classic version. Their quantities differ, so follow ours for the macros above.

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  Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta ready in 15 minutes! (Pesto Pasta Recipe)

  The Mediterranean Dish · YouTube

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  How To Make Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus - Natasha's Kitchen

  Natashas Kitchen · YouTube

Substitutions

• Use chickpea or lentil pasta for extra protein and fibre.
• Swap chicken for prawns (cook just 2–3 minutes).
• Make it vegetarian with white beans and a vegetarian hard cheese.