Penne with Chicken Breast Chunks & Spring Greens

20 minutes + 30 minutes Serves 4-6
Chicken Pasta Asparagus
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Ingredients

  • 350 g penne pasta
  • 1 tin canned chicken, drained
  • 1 bunch asparagus, blanched
  • 200 g broad beans, blanched
  • 2 spring onions, sliced thinly
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh chives roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 200 g ricotta
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How to Cook Perfect Pasta

Method

Cook the penne according to packet instructions and cool.

Slice each asparagus spear into thirds.

In a large bowl combine the cooked penne, asparagus, broad beans, spring onions, spinach, Select Chicken Breast Chunks and herbs.

In a small jar mix the olive oil, sugar, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. Add to the salad then combine well.

Gently mix through the ricotta.

Divide between four bowls and garnish with parmesan.

Tip: To cook broad beans plunge into boiling water for 3 minutes, then strain and when cool enough, remove the pods. This can be done well in advance.

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