Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta

Penne pasta tossed in a pea pesto made with plump peas, toasted sunflower seeds, garlic, lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Topped off with Danish-style feta and fresh chilli for a delightful kick. Add to that shredded chicken, and you’ve got a dish that will be a winner at your dinner table!

Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta

with Danish-style feta, sunflower seeds & fresh chilli

4.6

Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes

Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
  • Butter
Photo of Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta
  1. PERFECT PASTA

    Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. SUNNY SEEDS

    Submerge the Peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Place the Sunflower Seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. PEA PESTO

    Place the plumped Peas, ½ the toasted Sunflower Seeds, the grated garlic (to taste), the Lemon Juice, and a generous drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Pulse until the desired consistency. Loosen with water or more olive oil if necessary. Toss through the cooked pasta. Season to taste.

  4. BUTTERY Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken

    Place a pan (that has a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken breast dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before shredding and seasoning. Toss through the pea pesto pasta.

  5. SO DONEZO!

    Dish up the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken & pea pesto pasta. Crumble over the drained feta. Sprinkle over the remaining Sunflower Seeds and garnish with the sliced chilli (to taste). Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Dig in, Chef!

  1. PERFECT PASTA

    Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. SUNNY SEEDS

    Submerge the Peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Place the Sunflower Seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. PEA PESTO

    Place the plumped Peas, ½ the toasted Sunflower Seeds, the grated garlic (to taste), the Lemon Juice, and a generous drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Pulse until the desired consistency. Loosen with water or more olive oil if necessary. Toss through the cooked pasta. Season to taste.

  4. BUTTERY Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken

    Place a pan (that has a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken breast dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before shredding and seasoning. Toss through the pea pesto pasta.

  5. SO DONEZO!

    Dish up the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken & pea pesto pasta. Crumble over the drained feta. Sprinkle over the remaining Sunflower Seeds and garnish with the sliced chilli (to taste). Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Dig in, Chef!

  1. PERFECT PASTA

    Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. SUNNY SEEDS

    Submerge the Peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Place the Sunflower Seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. PEA PESTO

    Place the plumped Peas, ½ the toasted Sunflower Seeds, the grated garlic (to taste), the Lemon Juice, and a generous drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Pulse until the desired consistency. Loosen with water or more olive oil if necessary. Toss through the cooked pasta. Season to taste.

  4. BUTTERY Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken

    Place a pan (that has a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken breast dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before shredding and seasoning. Toss through the pea pesto pasta.

  5. SO DONEZO!

    Dish up the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken & pea pesto pasta. Crumble over the drained feta. Sprinkle over the remaining Sunflower Seeds and garnish with the sliced chilli (to taste). Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Dig in, Chef!

  1. PERFECT PASTA

    Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. SUNNY SEEDS

    Submerge the Peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Place the Sunflower Seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. PEA PESTO

    Place the plumped Peas, ½ the toasted Sunflower Seeds, the grated garlic (to taste), the Lemon Juice, and a generous drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Pulse until the desired consistency. Loosen with water or more olive oil if necessary. Toss through the cooked pasta. Season to taste.

  4. BUTTERY Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken

    Place a pan (that has a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken breast dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before shredding and seasoning. Toss through the pea pesto pasta.

  5. SO DONEZO!

    Dish up the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken & pea pesto pasta. Crumble over the drained feta. Sprinkle over the remaining Sunflower Seeds and garnish with the sliced chilli (to taste). Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Dig in, Chef!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta?

The preparation time for Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta with Danish-style feta, sunflower seeds & fresh chilli is between 20 and 35 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta with Danish-style feta, sunflower seeds & fresh chilli?

The total time required to make Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta with Danish-style feta, sunflower seeds & fresh chilli is between 30 and 45 minutes.

How many servings does Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta?

Chicken, Danish-style Feta, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Chilli, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, NOMU Provençal Rub, Peas, Penne Pasta, Sunflower Seeds

What is the nutritional information of Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta?

Calories: 908, Carbs: 112 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 61.8 grams, Sugar: 10.2 grams, Salt: 495 grams

How do I prepare Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta?

PERFECT PASTA: Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. SUNNY SEEDS: Submerge the peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. PEA PESTO: Place the plumped peas, ½ the toasted sunflower seeds, the grated garlic (to taste), the lemon juice, and a generous drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Pulse until the desired consistency. Loosen with water or more olive oil if necessary. Toss through the cooked pasta. Season to taste. BUTTERY CHICKEN: Place a pan (that has a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before shredding and seasoning. Toss through the pea pesto pasta. SO DONEZO!: Dish up the chicken & pea pesto pasta. Crumble over the drained feta. Sprinkle over the remaining sunflower seeds and garnish with the sliced chilli (to taste). Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Dig in, Chef!

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta?

Chicken, Danish-style Feta, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Chilli, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, NOMU Provençal Rub, Peas, Penne Pasta, Sunflower Seeds

How many calories does Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta have?

908 calories

How much fat content does Pea Pesto & Chicken Pasta have?

grams

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