Chicken Pesto Penne

Description Edit

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

Ingredients Edit

• 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 Edit

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.