eCook Meal
Pesto Chicken Pasta
with colourful baby tomatoes & fresh basil
Pesto whole wheat spaghetti tossed with baby tomatoes, fresh basil, grated Italian-style hard cheese, and peas. Topped with juicy sliced chicken breast and sprinkled with toasted sunflower seeds. Stunning!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
BUBBLING AWAY
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and a drizzle of oil. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of oil.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan (that has a lid) over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
CRISPY CHICKY
Pat the Chicken breast dry with some paper towel. Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken on one side for 5-7 minutes until golden. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry for a further 5-7 minutes until cooked through. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion, cover to keep warm, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
When the pasta is finished cooking, add the peas, ½ the halved tomatoes, ¾ of the pesto, ½ the sliced basil, ½ the grated cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil to the pot. Season to taste and toss until fully combined (the pesto might sink to the bottom of the pot so toss well just before serving). If the sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with some pasta water.
STUNNING!
Bowl up a generous helping of the pesto pasta. Top with the sliced Chicken drizzled with the remaining pesto. Sprinkle over the remaining basil, halved tomatoes and grated cheese. Finish with the toasted sunflower seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. Tuck in, Chef!
Whole Wheat Spaghetti - 100g
Sunflower Seeds - 10g
Free-range Chicken Breast - 1
Peas - 40g
Baby Tomato Medley - 100g
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 45ml
Fresh Basil - 3g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 20ml
BUBBLING AWAY
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and a drizzle of oil. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of oil.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan (that has a lid) over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
CRISPY CHICKY
Pat the Chicken breasts dry with some paper towel. Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken on one side for 5-7 minutes until golden. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry for a further 5-7 minutes until cooked through. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion, cover to keep warm, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
When the pasta is finished cooking, add the peas, ½ the halved tomatoes, ¾ of the pesto, ½ the sliced basil, ½ the grated cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil to the pot. Season to taste and toss until fully combined (the pesto might sink to the bottom of the pot so toss well just before serving). If the sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with some pasta water.
STUNNING!
Bowl up a generous helping of the pesto pasta. Top with the sliced Chicken drizzled with the remaining pesto. Sprinkle over the remaining basil, halved tomatoes and grated cheese. Finish with the toasted sunflower seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. Tuck in, Chef!
Whole Wheat Spaghetti - 200g
Sunflower Seeds - 20g
Free-range Chicken Breasts - 2
Peas - 80g
Baby Tomato Medley - 200g
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 90ml
Fresh Basil - 5g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 40ml
BUBBLING AWAY
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and a drizzle of oil. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of oil.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a large pan (that has a lid) over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
CRISPY CHICKY
Pat the Chicken breasts dry with some paper towel. Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken on one side for 5-7 minutes until golden. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry for a further 5-7 minutes until cooked through. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion, cover to keep warm, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
When the pasta is finished cooking, add the peas, ½ the halved tomatoes, ¾ of the pesto, ½ the sliced basil, ½ the grated cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil to the pot. Season to taste and toss until fully combined (the pesto might sink to the bottom of the pot so toss well just before serving). If the sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with some pasta water.
STUNNING!
Bowl up a generous helping of the pesto pasta. Top with the sliced Chicken drizzled with the remaining pesto. Sprinkle over the remaining basil, halved tomatoes and grated cheese. Finish with the toasted sunflower seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. Tuck in, Chef!
Whole Wheat Spaghetti - 300g
Sunflower Seeds - 30g
Free-range Chicken Breasts - 3
Peas - 120g
Baby Tomato Medley - 300g
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 120ml
Fresh Basil - 8g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 60ml
BUBBLING AWAY
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and a drizzle of oil. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of oil.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a large pan (that has a lid) over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
CRISPY CHICKY
Pat the Chicken breasts dry with some paper towel. Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken on one side for 5-7 minutes until golden. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry for a further 5-7 minutes until cooked through. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion, cover to keep warm, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
When the pasta is finished cooking, add the peas, ½ the halved tomatoes, ¾ of the pesto, ½ the sliced basil, ½ the grated cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil to the pot. Season to taste and toss until fully combined (the pesto might sink to the bottom of the pot so toss well just before serving). If the sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with some pasta water.
STUNNING!
Bowl up a generous helping of the pesto pasta. Top with the sliced Chicken drizzled with the remaining pesto. Sprinkle over the remaining basil, halved tomatoes and grated cheese. Finish with the toasted sunflower seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. Tuck in, Chef!
Whole Wheat Spaghetti - 400g
Sunflower Seeds - 40g
Free-range Chicken Breasts - 4
Peas - 160g
Baby Tomato Medley - 400g
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 170ml
Fresh Basil - 10g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 80ml
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R139.62
for 4 servings · R34.90 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 80 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Peas needs 160 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 21% of packR9.17
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Fresh Basil needs 10 gSouth African Feta Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil 400 g 400 g at R74.99 · 3% of packR1.87
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Whole Wheat Spaghetti needs 400 gWhole Wheat Spaghetti 500 g 500 g at R47.99 · 80% of packR38.39
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- Baby Tomato Medley
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Pesto Chicken Pasta?
The preparation time for Pesto Chicken Pasta with colourful baby tomatoes & fresh basil is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Pesto Chicken Pasta with colourful baby tomatoes & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Pesto Chicken Pasta with colourful baby tomatoes & fresh basil is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Pesto Chicken Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Pesto Chicken Pasta?
Baby Tomato Medley, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Pea, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Sunflower Seeds, Whole Wheat Spaghetti
What is the nutritional information of Pesto Chicken Pasta?
Calories: 904, Carbs: 77 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 59.3 grams, Sugar: 7 grams, Salt: 477 grams
How do I prepare Pesto Chicken Pasta?
BUBBLING AWAY: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and a drizzle of oil. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of oil. CRISPY CHICKY: Pat the chicken breasts dry with some paper towel. Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken on one side for 5-7 minutes until golden. Flip, pop on the lid, and fry for a further 5-7 minutes until cooked through. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion, cover to keep warm, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. STUNNING!: Bowl up a generous helping of the pesto pasta. Top with the sliced chicken drizzled with the remaining pesto. Sprinkle over the remaining basil, halved tomatoes and grated cheese. Finish with the toasted sunflower seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. Tuck in, Chef! ALL TOGETHER NOW: When the pasta is finished cooking, add the peas, ½ the halved tomatoes, ¾ of the pesto, ½ the sliced basil, ½ the grated cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil to the pot. Season to taste and toss until fully combined (the pesto might sink to the bottom of the pot so toss well just before serving). If the sauce is too thick for your liking, loosen with some pasta water. TOASTY SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan (that has a lid) over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pesto Chicken Pasta?
Baby Tomato Medley, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Pea, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Sunflower Seeds, Whole Wheat Spaghetti
How many calories does Pesto Chicken Pasta have?
904 calories
How much fat content does Pesto Chicken Pasta have?
grams