Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne

a) While the pasta cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Grate the cheese.

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

c) Fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) Add the garlic to the chicken and cook for 1 min.

b) Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and chicken stock paste. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down slightly.

c) Simmer until reduced by half, 3-4 mins.

a) Stir the creme fraiche into the pan and simmer for 3-4 mins, then remove from the heat.

b) Mix in the cooked penne, half the cheese and and three quarters of the pesto.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed, adding a splash of water if it's a little too thick.