Pasta With Peas And Pesto Chicken

Ingredients

300g dried pasta, farfalle, penne or similar
250g frozen peas
400g chicken breast, diced into 2cm pieces
1 tbsp vegetable or rapeseed oil
3 tbsp red pesto
2 tbsp Cheddar cheese, grated

Nutrition

PER SERVING (4) 333 kcalories, 33g protein, 22g carbohydrates, 13g fat, 4g saturated fat, 4g fibre, 2g sugars, 0.13g sodium.

Nutrition - as well as the nutritional value of the Peas this recipe contains: vitamin A and beta carotene, B complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, zinc, potassium, plus antioxidants from the seasonings. Glycaemic Load of 7.

Method

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the pasta. Cook for 10 minutes, until the pasta is almost ready, then add the frozen peas. Bring back to the boil, cook for 1 minute, then drain well.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and add the chicken pieces. Saute over a medium heat for 5 - 6 minutes, stirring regularly, until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through. Add the pesto and cook for a further minute.

Add the pesto chicken into the drained pasta and peas, mix well and season to taste. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and serve in bowls, with warm crusty bread.

Serves 4
Preparation Time 5 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes