Pulled Chicken & Pesto Wholemeal Fusilli
with Greens & Chargrilled Capsicum Relish
- Gluten
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Almond
- Cashew
- Pine Nut
- Walnut
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
This dinner has gold stars all over it with two absolute favourites coming together in a bowl, that’s right we’re talking about pulled chicken and the twirliest pasta of all, fusilli. Another gold star goes to the sauce that’s been tossed through, a classic basil pesto with a tomato base and for a little kick of flavour a chargrilled capsicum relish pulls it all together. *The recent wet and cold weather across New Zealand has impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!*
Ingredients
1 packet
wholemeal fusilli
(Contains: Gluten May be present: Eggs, Soy)
2 clove
garlic
1 stalk
celery
1
Brown Onion
1 packet
pulled chicken
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
½ packet
tomato paste
½ packet
Chargrilled Capsicum Relish
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains: Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut)
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
Nutrition
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle. • Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water, then add a generous pinch of salt. Cook wholemeal fusilli in the boiling water until 'al dente', 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people). Drain, then return fusilli to pan with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic and celery. Thinly slice onion.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook onion until just tender, 3-4 minutes. Add celery and cook, 2-3 minutes. • Add pulled chicken and cook, breaking up with a spoon, 1-2 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning, garlic and tomato paste (see ingredients) and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add chargrilled capsicum relish (see ingredients), cooked fusilli, basil pesto, baby spinach leaves and the reserved pasta water. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, divide pulled chicken and pesto wholemeal fusilli between bowls. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Some found it bland, suggesting adding more pesto, tomato paste, or Parmesan to boost the taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it convenient for busy nights or less experienced cooks.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra vegetables or chilli flakes for more flavour and nutrition.
- Portions: Generous servings provide ample leftovers for lunch, though some found it pasta-heavy.
- Pasta choice: While some enjoyed the wholemeal fusilli, others preferred regular pasta for a less dry texture.
