Chicken pesto penne

You've heard the expression cheap as chips, well this recipe is cheaper than chips and better for you too!

Serves: 4
Cost approx: 75p per portion
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

What you need:

• 250g penne pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 Bramley apples; quartered, cored and sliced
• 2 chicken breast fillets; finely sliced
• 4 tbsp pesto sauce

What you do:

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.

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