It’s simply undeniable. The Italians know how to get the most out of the least amount of ingredients. This alfredo-inspired chicken & pasta dish proves that with every bite. Al dente penne pasta is coated in a homemade bechamel sauce, with silky onion, golden chicken, salty cheese & plump peas. Grab your spoon and fork and eat to your heart’s delight, Chef!
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PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the Chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the Chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the Onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 5-6 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the Chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
Penne Pasta - 225g
Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 450g
NOMU Italian Rub - 30ml
Onions - 2
Cake Flour - 45ml
Full Cream UHT Milk - 450ml
Peas - 150g
Cheddar Cheese - 150g
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Chicken
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the Onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 5-6 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the Chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
Penne Pasta - 300g
Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 600g
NOMU Italian Rub - 40ml
Onions - 2
Cake Flour - 60ml
Full Cream UHT Milk - 600ml
Peas - 200g
Cheddar Cheese - 200g
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R93.24
for 4 servings · R23.31 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Peas needs 200 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 27% of packR11.46
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Cheddar Cheese needs 200 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 24% of packR40.00
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Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Stock Chunks Avg 800 g 800 g at R27.99 · 75% of packR20.99
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Penne Pasta needs 300 gPenne Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 60% of packR13.79
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Alfredo-style Chicken?
The preparation time for Alfredo-style Chicken with peas is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Alfredo-style Chicken with peas?
The total time required to make Alfredo-style Chicken with peas is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Alfredo-style Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Alfredo-style Chicken?
Cake Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Full Cream UHT Milk, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Pea, Penne Pasta
What is the nutritional information of Alfredo-style Chicken?
Calories: 895, Carbs: 93 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 66.4 grams, Sugar: 20.9 grams, Salt: 533 grams
How do I prepare Alfredo-style Chicken?
PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. CHICKEN: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and coat with a ¼ of the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. ALL TOGETHER: Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Add the flour, the remaining NOMU rub, and a knob of butter. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until slightly thickening, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the pasta, the chicken, the peas and ¾ of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season. DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded pasta and garnish with the remaining cheese. Well done, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Alfredo-style Chicken?
Cake Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Full Cream UHT Milk, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Pea, Penne Pasta
How many calories does Alfredo-style Chicken have?
895 calories
How much fat content does Alfredo-style Chicken have?
grams