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Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta

with sun-dried tomatoes & creamy pesto

Quick & Easy

4.7

  • Hands on15 - 20 minutes
  • Overall20 - 25 minutes
Photo of Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta

Strands of fusilli pasta are deliciously intertwined with plump green peas, smoky shredded chicken, artichoke, fresh oregano & tangy pops of sun-dried tomato. All these ingredients are brought together with a coating of creamy basil pesto. Garnished with crumblings of feta. This recipe proves that Italians really have a talent for creating beautiful dishes out of a few high-quality ingredients, Chef!

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. AL DENTE 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.

  2. PLUMP PEAS

    Boil the kettle. Submerge the peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. JUST BEFORE SERVING

    Using two forks, roughly shred the chicken. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, peas, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, ½ the Oregano, creamy pesto, the chicken and seasoning.

  4. LIGHT BUT LOVELY DINNER

    Bowl up the loaded salad and crumble over the Feta. Garnish with the remaining Oregano. Dig in, Chef!

  • Fusili Pasta - 100g

  • Peas - 50g

  • Smoked Chicken Breast/s - 1

  • Artichoke Quarters - 30g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 20g

  • Creamy Pesto - 100ml

  • Danish-style Feta - 30g

  • Fresh Oregano - 3g

  1. AL DENTE 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.

  2. PLUMP PEAS

    Boil the kettle. Submerge the peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. JUST BEFORE SERVING

    Using two forks, roughly shred the chicken. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, peas, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, ½ the Oregano, creamy pesto, the chicken and seasoning.

  4. LIGHT BUT LOVELY DINNER

    Bowl up the loaded salad and crumble over the Feta. Garnish with the remaining Oregano. Dig in, Chef!

  • Fusili Pasta - 200g

  • Peas - 100g

  • Smoked Chicken Breast/s - 2

  • Artichoke Quarters - 60g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 40g

  • Creamy Pesto - 200ml

  • Danish-style Feta - 60g

  • Fresh Oregano - 5g

  1. AL DENTE 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.

  2. PLUMP PEAS

    Boil the kettle. Submerge the peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. JUST BEFORE SERVING

    Using two forks, roughly shred the chicken. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, peas, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, ½ the Oregano, creamy pesto, the chicken and seasoning.

  4. LIGHT BUT LOVELY DINNER

    Bowl up the loaded salad and crumble over the Feta. Garnish with the remaining Oregano. Dig in, Chef!

  • Fusili Pasta - 300g

  • Peas - 150g

  • Smoked Chicken Breasts - 3

  • Artichoke Quarters - 90g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 60g

  • Creamy Pesto - 300ml

  • Danish-style Feta - 90g

  • Fresh Oregano - 8g

  1. AL DENTE 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.

  2. PLUMP PEAS

    Boil the kettle. Submerge the peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. JUST BEFORE SERVING

    Using two forks, roughly shred the chicken. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, peas, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, ½ the Oregano, creamy pesto, the chicken and seasoning.

  4. LIGHT BUT LOVELY DINNER

    Bowl up the loaded salad and crumble over the Feta. Garnish with the remaining Oregano. Dig in, Chef!

  • Fusili Pasta - 400g

  • Peas - 200g

  • Smoked Chicken Breasts - 4

  • Artichoke Quarters - 120g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 80g

  • Creamy Pesto - 400ml

  • Danish-style Feta - 120g

  • Fresh Oregano - 10g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R75.65

for 4 servings · R18.91 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Creamy Pesto
  • Artichoke Quarters
  • Fusili Pasta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta?

The preparation time for Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes & creamy pesto is between 15 and 20 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes & creamy pesto?

The total time required to make Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes & creamy pesto is between 20 and 25 minutes.

How many servings does Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta?

Artichoke Quarters, Creamy Pesto, Feta, Fusili Pasta, Oregano, Pea, Smoked Chicken Breast, Tomato

What is the nutritional information of Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta?

Calories: 1292, Carbs: 107 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 42.1 grams, Sugar: 17.9 grams, Salt: 2218 grams

How do I prepare Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta?

LIGHT BUT LOVELY DINNER: Bowl up the loaded salad and crumble over the feta. Garnish with the remaining oregano. Dig in, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: Using two forks, roughly shred the chicken. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, peas, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, ½ the oregano, creamy pesto, the chicken and seasoning. PLUMP PEAS: Boil the kettle. Submerge the peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. AL DENTE 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.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta?

Artichoke Quarters, Creamy Pesto, Feta, Fusili Pasta, Oregano, Pea, Smoked Chicken Breast, Tomato

How many calories does Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta have?

1292 calories

How much fat content does Smoked Chicken & Artichoke Pasta have?

grams