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Creamy Pesto Chicken and Ham Tortelloni

Creamy Pesto Chicken and Ham Tortelloni

with Pesto, Peas and Courgette
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
858 kcal
Protein
56.1g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Nuts
  • Cashew nuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
  • Almonds
  • Hazelnuts
  • Fish
  • Mustard
  • Nuts
  • Soya
  • Walnuts
  • Molluscs
  • Cashew nuts
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Barley
  • Crustaceans
  • Peanut
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

300 grams

Cured Ham Tortelloni

(Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Almonds, Hazelnuts, Celery, Fish, Mustard, Nuts, Soya, Walnuts, Molluscs, Cashew nuts, Pistachio nuts, Cereals containing gluten, Barley, Crustaceans)

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

120 grams

Peas

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

30 grams

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Nuts, Cashew nuts, Milk May contain traces of: Peanut)

1 sachet(s)

Chilli Flakes

Not included in your delivery

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3589 kJ
Energy (kcal)858 kcal
Fat37.9 g
of which saturates14.3 g
Carbohydrate71.8 g
of which sugars14.7 g
Dietary Fibre8 g
Protein56.1 g
Salt3.4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Garlic Press
Kettle
Large Frying Pan
Colander
Large Saucepan

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

a) Boil a full kettle for the pasta.

b) Trim the courgette, then quarter lengthways. Chop widthways into 1cm pieces.

c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Cook the Chicken and Courgette
2

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

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and courgette chunks and cook until charred, 8-10 mins total. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.

Pasta Time
3

a) Meanwhile, pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with ½ tsp salt and bring back to the boil.

b) Add the tortelloni and cook until tender, 3-5 mins.

c) Once cooked, carefully drain in a colander. Drizzle with oil and gently stir through to stop it sticking together.

Add the Flavour
4

a) When the courgette is charred, reduce the heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper.

b) Add the garlic and mixed herbs to the frying pan. Fry for 1 min.

Sauce Things Up
5

a) Stir the creme fraiche, chicken stock paste, peas and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the courgette pan. 

b) Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 2-3 mins.

c) Once thickened, stir in the cheese until melted.

d) Remove from the heat and mix in the pesto.

Finish and Serve
6

a) Gently stir the cooked pasta into the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

b) Share the pesto pasta between your bowls. 

c) Sprinkle over the chilli flakes to finish (add less if you'd prefer things milder).

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish, praising its delicious taste. Some found it a bit bland or salty; consider adjusting seasoning to taste.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare and cook, making it a convenient option for busy nights.
  • Suggestions: Try adding mini sweetcorn for extra crunch and flavour. Consider reducing pesto if you prefer a milder taste.
  • Next-day meals: The dish keeps well, tasting equally delicious when eaten cold the next day.
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