# Creamy pesto chicken and broccoli pasta

This high-protein creamy pesto chicken and broccoli pasta is an unreal and good meal prep option.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Chop the broccoli head.
2. Cook the broccoli in about 100ml of salted water over a high heat for around 10 minutes until the water has evaporated.
3. Dice the shallots.
4. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
5. Chop the garlic.
6. Fry the shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic in the pan with the broccoli over a high heat for 5-10 minutes.
7. Add chicken stock and light double cream to the pan.
8. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and mixed herbs.
9. Add kale and spinach pesto and extra wilted spinach to the pan.
10. Add the juices from the roasted chicken (if using) for extra flavor, then add the shredded cooked chicken breast.
11. Boil the pasta in a separate pot.
12. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and chicken.
13. Mix in the mozzarella.
14. Top with some fresh herbs and extra black pepper.
15. Serve the pasta in a bowl.
16. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
17. Portion the pasta into meal prep containers.

## Equipment

- pan
- chopping board
- knife
- colander
- meal 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!

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdC1Rmfn/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/281485a0-3912-4b0f-bbe5-ca654257550d
- Extracted: 2025-08-15

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