Slimming World - Chicken Pappardelle - All in One

This recipe is from the Slimming World recipe book 'All In One'. It's free on Extra Easy, 7.5 syns on Green and 15 syns on Red/Original. This is a typical Italian dish but without many herbs or spices. Therefore, it can be a bit bland. Usually I add a bit of chilli, cayenne/paprika and maybe some Tabasco to give it more of a kick! I also regularly substitute the rocket for spinach. As with practically any other pasta dish, the pasta in this recipe can be substituted to whatever you may like best or have handy! I serve with a simple bagged salad tossed with 1 tbsp of Olive Oil and 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar and maybe some Parmasan over the top. Remember to add your Healthy Extras/syns if adding these things!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  low-fat cooking spray
• 1  red onion, Peeled, Halved and Thinly Sliced
• 1  carrot, Peeled and Finely Diced
• 2  celery ribs, Finely Diced
• 2  garlic cloves, Peeled and Crushed
• 4  skinless chicken breasts, Cut Into 2cm Pieces
• 100  ml  chicken stock
• 400  g plum tomatoes, Roughly Chopped
• 4  tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 350  g pappardelle pasta
• 150  g rocket, Roughly Chopped
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
•  salad leaves (optional)
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar (optional)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• 160  g parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Spray a saucepan with low calorie cooking spray. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and stir-fry gently for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the chicken and stir-fry over a medium-high heat until lightly coloured. Reduce the heat slightly and stir in the stock and tomatoes.
3. Cover the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until the tomatoes have become very soft and the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the parsley.
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until tender al dente (tender but still retaining a bite). Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl.
5. Stir the rocket into the sauce and season to taste.
6. Spoon the sauce over the pasta and toss gently to combine thoroughly and serve immediately.
7. (Optional) Toss a salad with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar and sprinkle Parmasan Cheese over the top!