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Simple, scrumptious and seriously speedy -pasta dishes on the table in 20 minutes

CHICKEN SUPERFOOD PASTA WITH AVOCADO PESTO

SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS 

• 375g wholemeal penne pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 100g bag baby kale, spinach
• ¾ cup sliced chargrilled capsicum, plus 2 tbsp reserved oil
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• basil leaves, to serve

AVOCADO PESTO

• 1 avocado
•  ½ cup basil leaves
•  ¼ cup toasted walnuts, plus extra to serve
•  ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
•  1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
•  ½ garlic clove, crushed

1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain. Return to pan. Keep warm.

2 Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Cook chicken for 1 min each side or until lightly golden and cooked through. Season.

3 AVOCADO PESTO In a small food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Add a little water to thin if required. Season.