Creamy Tomato Chicken Penne
with Balsamic Apple Salad & Parmesan
- Gluten
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Eggs
A penne for your thoughts? Well, we’re thinking of tender chicken and pasta in a rich and creamy pink sauce. With carrot for goodness, and a scattering of grated Parmesan cheese, this is the simple, yet tasty bowl of your (and our) dreams!
Ingredients
1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten May be present: Soy, Eggs)
1
carrot
1
apple
1 packet
chicken breast strips
½ packet
tomato paste
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
½ bottle
cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1 bag
salad leaves
2 clove
garlic
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 drizzle
balsamic vinegar
Nutrition
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Cook penne in boiling water until 'al dente', 10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people), then drain and return penne to the saucepan. • Meanwhile, grate carrot. Thinly slice apple. Finely chop garlic. Cut chicken breast strips into 2cm chunks.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat. • Cook chicken and carrot, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. • Add garlic, tomato paste (see ingredients) and garlic & herb seasoning and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
• Reduce frying pan heat to low, then add longlife cream (see ingredients), chicken-style stock powder, cooked penne, a splash of reserved pasta water and 1/2 the grated Parmesan cheese to the chicken. Stir until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Season to taste.
TIP: If the sauce looks too thick, stir through a splash more reserved pasta water to loosen.
• In a medium bowl, combine a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season. Add mixed salad leaves and apple. Toss to coat. • Divide creamy tomato chicken penne between bowls. • Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve with balsamic apple salad.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The creamy tomato sauce was a crowd-pleaser with a well-balanced flavour, though several reviewers found it a touch salty and suggest using only one stock or seasoning sachet rather than both.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to put together, making it a reliable choice for busy weeknights; kids were able to help or cook it independently.
- Suggestions: Add a tin of chopped tomatoes or a handful of spinach to boost colour and vegetable content; some reviewers also preferred to stir the vegetables into the pasta rather than serve the salad on the side.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers reheated well and made a great lunch the next day, with several reviewers noting the flavour improved overnight.
