Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Penne in a creamy pesto sauce with tender chicken pieces, baked with mozzarella.

SHOPPING LIST

• penne pasta400g
• chicken breast fillets2
• green pesto4 tbsp
• double cream200ml
• mozzarella125g
• olive oil1 tbsp

METHOD

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. 2Cook the penne in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the packet says, then drain.
3. 3Cut the chicken into small cubes and fry in olive oil until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
4. 4Mix the pesto and cream in a bowl.
5. 5Combine the pasta, chicken and pesto cream, then tip into an ovenproof dish.
6. 6Tear the mozzarella over the top and bake for 15 minutes until melted and golden.

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