Herby Creamy Tomato Chicken Penne
with Bell Pepper and Cheese
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Egg
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
Layers of flavour through mixed herbs, rich tomato sauce and creme fraiche transform this easy pasta into something special. Our Herby Creamy Tomato Chicken Penne is fully delicious and sure to be a family favourite.
Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
(May be present: Celery)
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
180 grams
Penne Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
240 grams
Diced British Chicken Breast
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
28 grams
Red Wine Stock Paste
(Contains: Sulphites)
75 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
75 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the penne.
Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
When your pan of water is boiling, add the penne and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the diced chicken and sliced pepper. Season with salt and pepper. 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. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Once cooked, stir in the garlic and mixed herbs. Cook for 1 min more.
Stir the passata, red wine stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) into the chicken.
Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer until slightly thickened, 5-6 mins.
Stir through the creme fraiche and hard Italian style cheese.
Stir in the cooked pasta, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
When everything's ready, share the chicken pasta out between your serving bowls.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The creamy tomato sauce is a real highlight, with the creme fraiche and cheese adding richness and depth. Some find the dish a little mild, while others feel the mixed herbs can be slightly overpowering.
- Ease of prep: This is a straightforward, quick midweek meal that the whole family can enjoy without much fuss.
- Suggestions: Reduce the mixed herbs by half if cooking for younger children or those who prefer a gentler flavour; add a pinch of chilli flakes, a splash of extra passata, or a little more garlic to boost the sauce if it tastes too mild. Adding chorizo, bacon lardons, or fresh basil are popular ways to add extra depth.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and reheat nicely in a frying pan with a small splash of water, making it a great option for lunch the next day.
- Portions: The recipe is generous enough for four, with several cooks noting there was plenty left over; those with bigger appetites may want to add extra pasta or a side of garlic bread.
