Creamy chicken pesto pasta

By Lee

Use up leftover roast chicken, or buy a barbecued chicken from the supermarket, and turn it into this super easy pasta dish.

Ingredients

• 350 g dried penne pasta
• 300 ml light cream
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups skinless shredded roast chicken (see related recipe)
• 1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• Thinly sliced green onions and crusty bread, to serve

Details

Adapted from taste.com.au

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
Step 2
Return pasta to pan over medium-low heat. Add reserved liquid, cream, pesto, onion, chicken and tomato. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
Step 3
Divide between bowls. Top with parmesan and onion. Serve with bread.