Chicken and Wholemeal Pasta with Pesto
A lunch for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.
At a glance
- 632 kcal, 52g protein, 58g carbs, 18g fat and 9g fibre per serving (approximate)
- About 20 minutes, preparation and cooking
- Estimated cost £2.44–£3.28 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
- 150g chicken breast
- 80g wholemeal pasta (dry weight)
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp green pesto
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 10g parmesan
Method
- Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the chicken breast in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked through. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked pasta through the pan, stir in green pesto and parmesan, 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, Tree nuts. 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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