Chicken and Mushroom Wholemeal Pasta

A dinner for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.

At a glance

  • 680 kcal, 61g protein, 71g carbs, 15g fat and 11g fibre per serving (approximate)
  • About 25 minutes, preparation and cooking
  • Estimated cost £2.86–£3.42 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.

Ingredients

  • 175g chicken breast
  • 200g mushrooms
  • 90g wholemeal pasta (dry weight)
  • 50g low-fat crème fraîche
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp thyme

Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the chicken breast in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked through. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until tender.
  3. Fold the cooked pasta through the pan, stir in low-fat crème fraîche and thyme, and heat through before serving.

Making it ahead

Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.

Allergens

Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. May contain, depending on the product: Eggs. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.

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