Chicken & Leek Pesto Spaghetti

Step 1

Trim the ends of the leek & thinly slice it into rounds. Rinse the leeks thoroughly in a colander, then drain well.

Step 2

Wash & thinly slice the mushrooms.

Step 3

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan, over medium heat. Add the chicken. Season with salt & pepper & cook for 4-5 min. Set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, add the grated garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring.

Step 6

Add the leeks & mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt & pepper, then cover & cook for 10 min, over medium heat, stirring form time to time.

Step 7

Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. When the pasta is done, set aside a small ladle of cooking water, then drain the pasta.

Step 8

Once the leeks & mushrooms are cooked, add the chicken back to the pan. Add the pesto, drained pasta & reserved cooking water, if needed. Mix well & continue cooking for 1 min.

Step 9

Serve the Chicken & Leek Pesto Spaghetti in a bowl. Re-season to taste & enjoy!