Chicken, Baby Leek & Basil Pesto Tagliatelle

Name: Chicken, Baby Leek & Basil Pesto Tagliatelle
Prep time: THMS
Cook time: THMS
Ingredients: 400g tagliatelle; olive oil; 500g chicken breasts, cut into bitesize chunks; 6 baby leeks, sliced; 125g full fat crème fraîche; 1 jar Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto; freshly grated Parmesan, to garnish

Meltingly soft baby leeks and tender pan-fried chicken take centre stage in this tagliatelle recipe. The creamy sauce is a mix of silky crème fraîche and Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto. A grating of Parmesan is the final touch.

Cook Time

25 mins

Serves

Ingredients

400g tagliatelle
olive oil
500g chicken breasts, cut into bitesize chunks
6 baby leeks, sliced
125g full fat crème fraîche
1 jar Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto
freshly grated Parmesan, to garnish

How to make the recipe

Step 1

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, and cook the Tagliatelle according to packet instructions

Step 2

Place a large frying pan on a medium heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown, then add the leeks and fry for a further minute

Step 3

Add the cr√®me fraiche to the frying pan along with the Basil Pesto, then add the cooked pasta and a little of the pasta water (if needed)

Step 4

Stir until all the pasta is coated and serve immediately with a grating of Parmesan.