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Creamy Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Creamy Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

with Cheese and Rocket
4.5(784)Review Summary
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on June 16, 2025
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Calories
: 
835 kcal
Protein
: 
50.2g protein
Total
: 
15 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

180 grams

Spaghetti

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

260 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

32 grams

Fresh Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

20 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3495 kJ
Energy (kcal)835 kcal
Fat37.1 g
of which saturates18.9 g
Carbohydrate72.6 g
of which sugars6 g
Dietary Fibre2.9 g
Protein50.2 g
Salt1.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Medium Saucepan
•Kettle
•Pan

Instructions

PDF
Ready Spaghetti
1
  • Boil a full kettle. Pour it into a saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt on high heat.
  • Boil the pasta, 8 mins. 
  • Once cooked, drain and return to the pan. Drizzle with oil to stop it sticking together.
Get Frying
2
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, fry the chicken, 8-10 mins.
  • Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
Sauce Time
3
  • Next, stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), chicken stock paste and creme fraiche. 
  • Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down slightly.
  • Simmer, 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat.
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Mix the cooked spaghetti, cheese and pesto into the sauce.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's too thick.
  • Serve your pasta in bowls. 
  • Top with the rocket to finish.
  • Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish, finding it delicious and tasty. Some felt it needed more pesto or additional ingredients for extra flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised the recipe for being quick, easy to make, and family-friendly. Several noted it took just 15 minutes from start to finish.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding mushrooms, bacon lardons, or peas to enhance flavour. Some recommended including garlic or a splash of lemon juice.
  • Next-day meals: The recipe works well for meal prep; one reviewer successfully divided and froze portions for later.
  • Texture: Some found the pasta a bit dry; consider adding extra sauce or using less crème fraĂ®che for a looser consistency.
  • Vegetables: While rocket adds freshness, not everyone enjoyed it. Try offering baby spinach as an alternative or including more vegetables.
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