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Pesto Chicken Pasta

Pesto Chicken Pasta

By MorrisonsPublished on 05 September 2022Tired of tomato pasta? Switch things up with this vibrant pesto recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients and packed with flavour, this dish is a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Time and servings

40 minsTotal time
2Servings
30 minsPrep time
10 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 25 g of pine nuts
  • 1 broccoli
  • 160 g of pasta
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 55 g of benecol spread
  • 15 g of parmesan
  • 125 g of basil leaves
  • 300 g of chicken breats

Method

  • Step 1

    To make the pesto, place the basil in a small food processor or liquidiser and blend until roughly chopped.

  • Step 2

    Add the pine nuts, cheese and garlic and blend again.

  • Step 3

    Add the Benecol® Olive Spread and blend to a rough paste. Set aside.

  • Step 4

    Melt 15g Benecol® Olive Spread in a frying pan and heat until hot. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 10 minutes, turning frequently to brown both sides.

  • Step 5

    Place on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for about 10 minutes until completely cooked through.

  • Step 6

    Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions and drain well.

  • Step 7

    Stir in the pesto, cover the pan and leave to melt for a minute or two. Serve the chicken and pasta with the vegetables.