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Creamy chicken, pea, leek and spinach pasta

Name: Creamy chicken, pea, leek and spinach pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 2 free-range, skinless chicken breasts; 150g tub https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/paysan-breton-creamy-cheese/068328-34685-34686Paysan Breton creamy cheese (from Waitrose), or similar; Finely pared zest of 1 lemon, juice of ½; 2-3 pinches of chilli flakes, lightly toasted in a dry pan; 200g https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/essential-waitrose-elicoidali/083469-42383-42384Waitrose elicoidali pasta, or shape of your choice; 200g mix of peas, leeks and spinach

Published: 23 May 16
Updated: 18 Mar 24

A bowl of creamy pasta with chicken, peas, leeks and spinach is exactly what you need for an easy dinner. All it requires is 6 ingredients!

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Easy
June 2012

Test kitchen approved

Serves 2
Hands-on 5 min, oven time 25-30 min

A bowl of creamy pasta with chicken, peas, leeks and spinach is exactly what you need for an easy dinner. All it requires is 6 ingredients!

Discover our wine and mustard chicken tagliatelle recipe for more creamy pasta inspiration.

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Ingredients

2 free-range, skinless chicken breasts
150g tub Paysan Breton creamy cheese (from Waitrose), or similar
Finely pared zest of 1 lemon, juice of ½
2-3 pinches of chilli flakes, lightly toasted in a dry pan
200g Waitrose elicoidali pasta, or shape of your choice
200g mix of peas, leeks and spinach

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Method

Put the chicken breasts in a small pan of cold water over a medium heat. Slowly bring to the boil, skimming off any scum that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon, set aside to cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces.
Mix the creamy cheese with the lemon zest, juice and 2 pinches of chilli flakes, season and set aside.
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Meanwhile, cook the vegetables according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tablespoons of the cooking water, then return to the pan with the water, over a low heat. Stir through the creamy cheese and chicken, let them warm through for a minute, then add the vegetables. Season with plenty of pepper and a pinch more chilli flakes, if you wish, then divide between 2 plates and serve.