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Recipe

Creamy chicken and avocado penne

Aug 29, 2012 2:00pm
  • 10 mins preparation
  • 15 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Creamy chicken and avocado penne
  • 315 gram penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 350 gram chicken breast fillet, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 300 millilitre cream
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 large avocados, seeded, peeled, sliced
  • basil leaves, crusty bread, to serve

Method

Creamy chicken and avocado penne
  • 1
    Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain well and set aside.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan on medium. Sauté garlic, 30 seconds.
  • 3
    Increase heat to high and add chicken. Cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • 4
    Pour in stock, simmer 1-2 minutes, until reduced. Stir in cream and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 4-5 minutes, until thickened slightly.
  • 5
    Add pasta and tomato to pan. Stir on low heat, 1-2 minutes, to heat through. Add avocado and warm gently, stirring, 1 minute. Serve topped with basil leaves and accompanied with crusty bread.

Notes

Be careful not to overheat the avocado as it may change colour or lose its shape.

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