HelloHero: Creamy Chicken & Leek Fusilli
with Baby Spinach & Parmesan
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
Once you realise how quickly you can make a creamy pasta sauce from scratch, you'll never use the jarred stuff again. In this weeknight winner, the herby chicken, tender spinach and 'al dente' pasta happily soak up the garlic and herb-laced sauce, which gets an extra boost of flavour from our signature Aussie spice blend.
Ingredients
1 packet
chicken breast
1
Leek
1 packet
Fusilli
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy)
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Light Cooking Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet
Aussie spice blend
1 packet
baby spinach leaves
1 packet
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks. • Thinly slice leek.
• Cook fusilli in the boiling water until 'al dente', 11 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people), then drain fusilli and return to saucepan.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook chicken and leek, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and Aussie spice blend and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add light cooking cream, baby spinach leaves and cooked fusilli to the pan. Cook, stirring, until cream is warmed through (when no longer pink inside) and spinach is just wilted, 1-2 minutes. • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove pan from heat.
TIP: Add some reserved pasta water to the pan if the sauce looks too thick!
• Divide creamy chicken and leek fusilli between bowls. • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish, though some found it bland. Adding bacon, mushrooms, chilli flakes, or extra Parmesan boosted flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it a great weeknight meal for families.
- Suggestions: Some recommend adding cherry tomatoes, garlic, or white wine to enhance the taste.
- Portions: The recipe makes generous servings, with leftovers often stretching to a second meal.
- Pasta substitutions: Many found lasagne sheets an unsuitable replacement for fusilli; penne or fettuccine work better if needed.
