Creamy Courgette and Chicken Pasta

Creamy Courgette and Chicken Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

214kcal

Sugar

Sugar

2g

Fat

Fat

2g

Fiber

Fiber

1g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

4g

Protein

Protein

13g

Carbs

Carbs

17g

Sodium

Sodium

192mg

Ingredients

- 250g / 9oz Dried pasta
- 250ml / 9fl oz whole Full-fat milk
- 4 boneless, skinless Chicken thighs
- 1.5 tsp Olive oil
- 1 small grated Courgette
- 1 crushed or finely grated Garlic clove
- 1 tbsp Cornflour
- 150g / 5oz grated Cheddar
- freshly ground Black pepper

Preparation

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook 250g / 9oz dried pasta according to package instructions.
2. Heat 1.5 tsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan.
3. Microwave 250ml / 9fl oz full-fat milk for 2 minutes on high.
4. Cut 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1.5cm strips. Add to the frying pan and cook for 3 minutes, stirring halfway.
5. Add 1 small grated courgette and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Season with freshly ground black pepper and add 1 crushed or finely grated garlic clove.
6. Add 1 tbsp cornflour and stir for 30 seconds.
7. Pour in the milk and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
8. Add 150g / 5oz grated Cheddar and stir until melted.
9. Reserve some pasta cooking water, drain pasta, and add to the sauce with a dash of reserved water. Stir and serve with extra grated cheese on top.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

22% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

64% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

2% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

64% of RDI

Folate

Folate

15% of RDI

Good to know

Remember to skip the salt in the pasta cooking water. Babies under 12 months can have a maximum of 1g of salt per day. It’s best to salt your own plate at the table, rather than while cooking.