Presto Pesto Chicken Spaghetti
with Cheese and Rocket
Calories
:
836 kcalProtein
:
51.5g proteinTotal
:
15 minutesDifficulty
:
EasyFamily Friendly
Allergens:
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Hey presto! This speedy Presto Pesto Chicken Spaghetti is ready in under 25 minutes. Chicken has been added here for an elevated version of classic pesto pasta.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
serving amount
180 grams
Spaghetti
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
240 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
Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
20 grams
Wild Rocket
Not included in your delivery
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Energy (kJ)3497 kJ
Energy (kcal)836 kcal
Fat36.8 g
of which saturates19 g
Carbohydrate73.2 g
of which sugars5.7 g
Protein51.5 g
Salt2.1 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Utensils
•Medium Saucepan
•Kettle
•Pan
Cooking Steps
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.
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.
3
- Next, stir in the water (see pantry), chicken stock paste and creme fraiche.
- Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down slightly.
- Simmer, 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat.
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 Aug 2026- Flavour: The pesto and creamy sauce are well-liked, though some find the overall dish a little bland and suggest adding garlic, extra stock paste, or more pesto to boost flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to pull together, making it a reliable choice for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Add garlic to the chicken while frying, and use extra pesto or stock paste if you prefer a more pronounced flavour; a splash of balsamic glaze on the rocket also works well. Some find the sauce dries out quickly once the pasta is added, so keep a little pasta water handy to loosen it.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and reheat nicely for lunch the following day.
- Portions: Spaghetti-based dishes tend to be generous, with several reviewers finding there was enough for an extra portion beyond the stated serving.
- Cheese: Consider using the cheese sparingly if you prefer a lighter finish, as the full amount can be quite strong; a little extra sprinkled on top at the end is a popular alternative.
