- 4 skinless, boneless free-range chicken breast or Thighs
- Approx 4/6 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves,
- 1 Onion
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 400g pasta of your choice
- 150ml single cream
- 150g Pesto
- 2-3 sage leaves picked & chopped
- 30g grated parmesan (optional)
You’ll also need
- Wok or deep frying pan and medium size pan
Method
- Chop Onions & Garlic.
- Place 2 tbsp of Olive oil in a Wok or Deep frying pan and heat on a medium temperature.
- Then add the onion & garlic and stir with a wooden spoon until golden brown.
- Add 1/2 a teaspoon of Salt & Pepper.
- Chop the Chicken into bite size portions and add to the frying pan.
- Stir to ensure even cooking. Cook until no pink on the meat is visible.
- In a Medium size pan, fill approximately half way with water.
- Add your pasta and half a teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to boil then leave to simmer on a low heat.
- Add more seasoning to the chicken to your desired taste and cook on a slow heat.
- Prep the mushrooms and slice them to a medium size.
- Add them to the frying pan with the Chicken and cook for approx 3/4 minutes.
- Now add your pesto and stir evenly. add more olive oil if required.
- Check your pasta. See if they are soft enough. If so remove from heat.
- Add some cream to your desired preference to the main dish.
- Can also add some water if needed.
- Let everything cook on a slow heat for a further 5 mins.
- Add some grated parmesan to your desired amount and stir.
- Add your chopped sage and mix.
- Now take everything off the heat and leave to cool down for 5 to 10 mins
- Drain your pasta and add to serving plates.
- Now add the chicken & mushroom mix and sauce over the pasta.
- Garnish with Parmesan and more chopped sage.
- Enjoy 🙂