Chicken Pesto Pulse Spaghetti
A protein-packed weeknight dinner of pulse spaghetti tossed with sauteed mushrooms, leek, chicken thighs, spinach and basil pesto.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 1 December 2020

Recipe
Chicken Pesto Pulse Spaghetti
- Serves
- 5
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1Boil pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente. Drain.
- 2In a frying pan, sauté mushrooms, leek, garlic, in olive oil until softened. Set aside.
- 3Fry chicken thighs in a dash of olive oil until cooked through.
- 4Add pasta, vege mix, spinach and basil pesto to the chicken pan. Stir for a few minutes to combine and heat through.
Need help with what's on your family's plate?
I offer one-on-one consults online for individuals, families and children.



