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Easy Pesto and Chicken Pasta

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Cook Time 23 minutes
Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 chicken breast sliced into chunky pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 40 grams dry wholewheat pasta fusilli (or pasta of your choice)
  • 2-3 tablespoons crème fraîche
  • 2-3 teaspoons green pesto
  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  • Boil some water in a pan ready for the pasta.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a separate non-stick pan, and add the sliced pieces of chicken.
  • Add the chopped garlic to the pan, stirring well with the chicken.
  • Add the dry pasta to the boiling water.
  • Once the pasta has cooked, turn off the hob and add the frozen peas to the same water. This is a great way to still cook the peas, but maintain their ‘pop’ texture.
  • Add a tablespoon of crème fraîche and a teaspoon of green pesto to the chicken and garlic. Stir well, and continue to add this ratio until you are happy with the amount of sauce.
  • Drain the pasta and peas, and then add to the chicken, garlic and sauce.
  • Mix well so all the sauce is coating the pasta.
  • Plate up, top with fresh basil and enjoy!

Top Tip:

  • Keep stirring the chicken to keep it succulent and from browning too much.