Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Apple | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Serves: 4, approx £0.75 per portion
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- 250g penne pasta,
- 2 tbsp olive oil,
- 2 Bramley apples; quartered, cored and sliced,
- 2 chicken breast fillets; finely sliced,
- 4 tbsp pesto sauce
Directions
1.Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the penne then cook for 10 - 12 minutes or according to packet instructions until tender.
2.Whilst the pasta cooks, heat half the oil in a large frying pan, add the Bramley apple slices and sauté for 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
3. Add the remaining oil to the pan; add the chicken and sauté over a high heat for 4 minutes until pale golden.
4. Drain the pasta in a large colander then return to the pan, add the chicken and apple mixture and pesto sauce, then toss well to mix. Spoon into bowls and serve.