Name: Pasta with creamy smoked chicken and leek
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 small leek, thinly sliced, washed; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 375 millilitre can light evaporated milk; 1 smoked chicken breast, thinly sliced; 1 cup (120g) frozen peas; 400 gram thin spaghetti; 2 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/4 cup (20g) grated parmesan; crusty bread, to serve

Pasta with creamy smoked chicken and leek

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

1 small leek, thinly sliced, washed

2 clove garlic, crushed

375 millilitre can light evaporated milk

1 smoked chicken breast, thinly sliced

1 cup (120g) frozen peas

400 gram thin spaghetti

2 tablespoon chopped parsley

1/4 cup (20g) grated parmesan

crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat. Add leek and garlic. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until leek is tender but not browned.

2.Stir through evaporated milk and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add chicken and peas. Simmer for a further 5 minutes. Season.

3.Cook spaghetti, following packet directions. Add chicken mixture and parsley and toss to combine. Divid among serving bowls. Top with parmesan and serve with bread.

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