Chicken & Leek Pesto Spaghetti

recipe

• 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!