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Presto Pesto Chicken and Pea Rigatoni
Presto Pesto Chicken and  Pea Rigatoni

Presto Pesto Chicken and Pea Rigatoni

with Spinach and Roasted Tomatoes

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on October 08, 2025

Hey presto! This speedy Presto Pesto Chicken and Pea Penne is ready in under 25 minutes. Chicken breast, peas, roasted tomatoes and green veg make for an elevated version of classic pesto pasta.

Tags:
Family Friendly
High Protein
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Nuts
Cashew nuts
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

180 grams

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

30 grams

Basil Pesto

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

40 grams

Baby Spinach

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

120 grams

Peas

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

150 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3806 kJ
Energy (kcal)910 kcal
Fat41.2 g
of which saturates18.9 g
Carbohydrate80.8 g
of which sugars12.5 g
Dietary Fibre8.4 g
Protein51.6 g
Salt2 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Chopping Board
Grater
Medium Saucepan
Knife
Baking Tray
Aluminum Foil
Pan
Spoon
Colander
Small Bowl

Instructions

1

a) Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the pasta.

b) Halve the baby plum tomatoes.

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

2

a) Pop the tomatoes onto a piece of foil.

b) Drizzle over some olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and the sugar (see pantry for amount).

c) Fold the foil, sealing on all sides to create a parcel, then place onto a small baking tray.

d) When the oven is hot, roast the tomato parcel on the top shelf until softened, 12-15 mins.

3

a) Meanwhile, add the rigatoni to the boiling water and bring back to the boil.

b) Cook until tender, 12 mins.

4

a) While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and fry until cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.

c) Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 min. Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and veg stock paste. Bring to the boil, then simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 mins.

d) Once reduced, stir in the creme fraiche, bring back to the boil, then remove from the heat. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

5

a) Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander, then add to the pan of creamy sauce along with the peas and heat through for 1-2 mins.

b) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Stir through the cheese, then taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.

6

a) When everything's piping hot, spoon the creamy chicken and veg pasta into your bowls and drizzle over the fresh pesto.

b) Carefully remove your roasted tomatoes from the foil and serve them on top.

c) Spoon over the tomato juices from the parcel to finish.

Enjoy!

7

Step 4 MOD: Add the chicken to the pan before the garlic. Fry, 8-10 mins, then add the garlic. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.

 

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