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Chicken pasta with basil, parsley and caper sauce

Author: Dixie Elliott - Home Economist, Recipe Developer

Photographer: Cath Muscat

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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400g penne or macaroni
1 cup fresh basil
1 ½ cups flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons capers
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups shredded skinless cooked chicken

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Instructions

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1 Cook pasta following packet directions until al dente.

2 Meanwhile, process basil, parsley, capers, juice and oil in a food processor to a thick sauce.

3 Drain pasta, then return to saucepan. Add chicken and sauce. Toss well to combine, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 535 cal

Kilojoules 2240 kJ

Protein 30 g

Total fat 12 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 75 g

Sugar 1 g

Dietary fibre 5 g

Sodium 350 mg

Calcium 130 mg

Iron 5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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