Creamy pesto chicken and broccoli pasta
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Chop the broccoli head.
- 2Cook the broccoli in about 100ml of salted water over a high heat for around 10 minutes until the water has evaporated.
- 3Dice the shallots.
- 4Chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
- 5Chop the garlic.
- 6Fry the shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic in the pan with the broccoli over a high heat for 5-10 minutes.
- 7Add chicken stock and light double cream to the pan.
- 8Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and mixed herbs.
- 9Add kale and spinach pesto and extra wilted spinach to the pan.
- 10Add the juices from the roasted chicken (if using) for extra flavor, then add the shredded cooked chicken breast.
- 11Boil the pasta in a separate pot.
- 12Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and chicken.
- 13Mix in the mozzarella.
- 14Top with some fresh herbs and extra black pepper.
- 15Serve the pasta in a bowl.
- 16Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- 17Portion the pasta into meal prep containers.
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli head
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 2 shallots
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
- 300 g chicken breast
- 1 chicken stock pot
- 300 ml light double cream
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- mixed herbs
- 40 g kale and spinach pesto
- handful spinach
- 300 g dry pasta
- 40 g light mozzarella
- fresh herbs
- Parmesan
Equipment
panchopping boardknifecolandermeal prep containers
Tips
- If you want a lighter alternative, use crème fraîche instead of double cream.
- If meal prepping, this lasts in the fridge for up to 3 days and also tastes good cold!
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