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Red pesto chicken pasta

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Made with a homemade red pesto, this speedy chicken pesto pasata recipe is a fresh twist on a classic dish. Give this recipe a go, it makes for an easy midweek option.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time15 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 or Coles Tomato Pesto
  • 60g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket

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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.

    Tip: Serve with finely grated parmesan