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Chicken Pesto Protein Pasta
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Chicken Pesto Protein Pasta

24 minPrep time
2Servings
580Calories
45gProtein
Ingredients
  • 300g chicken breast
  • 160g wholewheat pasta
  • 3 tbsp basil pesto
  • 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Handful rocket
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Parmesan to serve
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving a splash of cooking water.

  2. 2

    Season and pan-fry the chicken in oil 6 min per side, then slice.

  3. 3

    Toss the pasta with pesto, loosening with pasta water, then add tomatoes.

  4. 4

    Fold through rocket and chicken; top with a little parmesan.

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