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Tomato pesto chicken pasta

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Spice up weeknight meals with 15 minute chicken fettuccine topped with a tomato and chilli pesto sauce.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time10 minutes
  • Prep time5 minutes
Tomato pesto chicken pasta served in a casserole dish with greens and roasted tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 375g pkt fresh fettuccine
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 500g Coles RSPCA Approved Australian Chicken Thigh Fillets, sliced
  • 250g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
  • 290g jar Coles Italia Piccante Tomato And Chilli Pesto
  • 60g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket

Nutritional information

Per serve: Energy: 2788kJ/667 Cals (32%), Protein: 37g (74%), Fat: 31g (44%), Sat fat: 6g (25%), Carb: 56g (18%), Sugar: 6g (7%), Fibre: 6g (20%), Sodium: 548mg (27%).

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup (125ml) of cooking liquid.
  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken, stirring, for 3 mins or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  3. Step 3

    Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook for 3 mins or until the tomatoes begin to collapse. Remove from heat. Transfer tomatoes to a separate plate.
  4. Step 4

    Return chicken to pan with the pasta, pesto and reserved cooking liquid. Season. Toss to combine. Stir in the rocket. Top with the tomatoes.

Tomato pesto chicken pasta

Tomato pesto chicken pasta
  • Serves4
  • Cook time10 minutes
  • Prep time5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 375g pkt fresh fettuccine
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 500g Coles RSPCA Approved Australian Chicken Thigh Fillets, sliced
  • 250g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
  • 290g jar Coles Italia Piccante Tomato And Chilli Pesto
  • 60g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket
    Description

    Spice up weeknight meals with 15 minute chicken fettuccine topped with a tomato and chilli pesto sauce.

    Method
    1. Step 1

      Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup (125ml) of cooking liquid.
    2. Step 2

      Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken, stirring, for 3 mins or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
    3. Step 3

      Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook for 3 mins or until the tomatoes begin to collapse. Remove from heat. Transfer tomatoes to a separate plate.
    4. Step 4

      Return chicken to pan with the pasta, pesto and reserved cooking liquid. Season. Toss to combine. Stir in the rocket. Top with the tomatoes.