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Cheesy Chicken Pesto Fettuccine with Flaked Almonds

Cheesy Chicken Pesto Fettuccine with Flaked Almonds

Pre-Prepped | Three Steps | Ready in 15
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
65.9g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Almond
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pine Nut
  • Pecan
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut

With pre-chopped, pre-marinated ingredients, our new Fresh & Fast recipes are on the table in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights - and busy people. Enjoy an easy fettuccine dish, oozing with all of our favourite chicken alfredo flavours. Don't forget the flaked almonds for crunch and some chilli flakes for some spice.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

capsicum

1 packet

chicken tenderloins

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

Egg Fettuccine

(Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Wheat)

1 packet

light cooking cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

garlic paste

1 sachet

chicken-style stock powder

1 packet

basil pesto

(Contains: Milk)

1 pinch

chilli flakes

1 packet

flaked almonds

(Contains: Almond May be present: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut)

1 packet

Parmesan cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

1

olive oil

Energy (kJ)4527 kJ
Fat47.3 g
of which saturates15.3 g
Carbohydrate94.3 g
of which sugars10.5 g
Protein65.9 g
Sodium1476 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Boil kettle • Chop capsicum and chicken into chunks • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over high heat • Cook capsicum and chicken until chicken is cooked through, 3-4 mins • Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1 min

2
2

• Pour boiling water into a saucepan over high heat. Season generously with salt • Return to boil, add fettuccine and cook until ‘al dente’, 3 mins • Drain, then set aside

3
3

• Add cream, garlic paste, Parmesan and stock powder to frying pan. Cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins • Add pasta and pesto. Toss to combine. Season with pepper • Plate up pasta. Top with chilli flakes (if using) and almonds to serve

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the taste, though some found it a bit bland. Adding cherry tomatoes, spring onions, or bacon boosted flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and simple preparation, with many achieving the 15-minute cook time.
  • Suggestions: Some recommended using less pasta for a better sauce ratio. Adding extra veggies improved the nutritional balance.
  • Leftovers: The generous portions often provided extra meals, with some reporting it reheated well for lunch.
  • Texture: The fresh pasta received high praise, and many enjoyed the crunch from the flaked almonds.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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