Creamy Chicken Pasta

This a firm favourite in my house for a fast-mid-week dinner option

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 chicken fillets, cubed
• 4 tbsp crushed pistachios
• ½ red chilli, finely chopped
• 180ml cream
• 100g pasta
• 2 tbsp Parmesan
• a handful of mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds
• salt and pepper

Method:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the pistachios and chilli and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the cream, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
7. Drain the pasta and tip it into the pan with the cream sauce.
8. Add the Parmesan, mint and seeds and stir well to coat the pasta.
9. Season to taste and divide the pasta between warmed serving bowls.