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Creamy Chicken and Leek Pasta

25 minServes 49 ingredients
Creamy Chicken and Leek Pasta

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 300 gpenne pasta
  • 400 gchicken breast, diced
  • 2leek, sliced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 200 mldouble cream
  • 100 mlchicken stock
  • 40 ggrated parmesan
  • 30 mlolive oil
  • to tastesalt and black pepper

Nutrition

Per serving · 4 servings total

650kcal
38gProtein
60gCarbs
28gFat
3.5gFibre

195 kcal / 100g

Allergens

GlutenDairy

Steps

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the penne according to packet instructions.
  2. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the diced chicken for 5 minutes until golden.
  3. 3Add the sliced leeks and garlic to the pan and cook for another 4 minutes until the leeks are soft.
  4. 4Pour in the chicken stock and double cream, then simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. 5Stir in the grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Drain the pasta and toss it through the creamy chicken sauce.
  7. 7Serve immediately in warm bowls with extra parmesan if desired.