Creamy Chicken Pasta with Tomato Pesto

Qwik and easy, this meal is packed with quality carbs to assist with refuelling ready for your next workout.

Course: Main Course

Keyword: Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta With Tomato Pesto, Healthy, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Food Guide, Healthy Meal, HFG, Tomato Pesto

Servings: 4

Calories: 514kcal

Ingredients

250 g wholegrain spiral pasta
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium red capsicums, thinly sliced
1 bag (or 8 cups) baby spinach
1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
1 Tbsp. sundried tomato pesto
½ cup light cooking cream
1 avocado, diced (optional)
2 Tbsps. finely grated parmesan, to serve

Instructions

In a saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta according to packet instructions, until al dente. Drain well, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, in a large, deep non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium. Add capsicum and cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add spinach and cook for a further minute, until tender.
Add pasta, cooking liquid, chicken, pesto and cream to pan. Toss gently to combine and warm through. Stir in the avocado, if using. Serve pasta topped with grated parnesan.

Notes

Bridgford, Jo; (Feb 2024) 5pm Panic! in: Healthy Food Guide