Chicken Pesto Penne

Description
Serves: 4, approx £0.75 per portion Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

 * 250g penne pasta
 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * 2 Bramley apples, quartered, cored and sliced
 * 2 chicken breast fillets, finely sliced
 * 4 tbsp pesto sauce

Directions

 * 1) Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the penne then cook for 10 - 12 minutes or according to packet instructions until tender.
 * 2) Whilst the pasta cooks, heat half the oil in a large frying pan, add the Bramley apple slices and sauté for 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
 * 3) Add the remaining oil to the pan; add the chicken and sauté over a high heat for 4 minutes until pale golden.
 * 4) Drain the pasta in a large colander then return to the pan, add the chicken and apple mixture and pesto sauce, then toss well to mix. Spoon into bowls and serve.