Creamy Chicken Pasta

• penne↗300g dried g

  dried

• olive oil↗2 tsp tsp
• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• young spinach leaves↗75g g
• soft cheese↗250g g
• parmesan↗25g g

  optional

• chicken breasts↗4 cooked

  (about 450g), shredded with a fork

• frozen peas↗100g g
• parsley↗small bunch of

  or basil, chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 100 ml of the cooking water and drain the pasta in a colander.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium heat in a pan and sauté the garlic and spinach for 3 minutes until wilted. Add the soft cheese and cook until it melts. Add most of the parmesan, then the shredded chicken, peas and a splash of the pasta water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2‑3 minutes until the chicken and peas are fully heated.

3. 3

   Add the pasta and toss to combine. If needed, add more of the pasta water to thin the sauce. Remove from heat, sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and parsley or basil before serving.