Creamy Pulled Chicken & Cherry Tomato Penne
with Parmesan Cheese
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
Creamy pulled chicken is the talk of the town and by town, we mean the Hellofresh kitchen. With al dente penne and only the very best veggies, you'll have yourself a creamy pasta number in no time.
Ingredients
1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy, Milk)
1 punnet
Snacking Tomatoes
2 clove
garlic
1 packet
slow-cooked chicken breast
1 packet
soffritto mix
1 sachet
tomato & herb seasoning
1 packet
thickened cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
Utensils
Cooking Steps
ā¢ Half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. ā¢ Cook penne in boiling water until āal denteā, 12 minutes. ā¢ Reserve pasta water, (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cups for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan.
ā¢ Meanwhile, halve snacking tomatoes. ā¢ Finely chop garlic. ā¢ Drain slow-cooked chicken breast, then transfer to a bowl and roughly shred. ā¢ In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Cook soffritto mix and snacking tomatoes, stirring, until tender, 4-5 minutes. ā¢ Add garlic and tomato & herb seasoning, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
ā¢ Reduce heat to medium, then stir in thickened cream, the reserved pasta water and shredded chicken and cook, until heated through and slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. ā¢ Remove from heat, add cooked penne and half the Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined. Season generously to taste.
TIP: Add a splash more water if the sauce looks dry.
ā¢ Divide creamy pulled chicken and cherry tomato penne between bowls. ā¢ Top with remaining Parmesan to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on July 2026- Flavour:Ā Opinions were mixed ā many loved the creamy, flavoursome result, while others found it mild and suggested adding chilli flakes or extra herbs to boost depth.
- Ease of prep:Ā Consistently praised as one of the quickest and easiest recipes to pull together on a busy night.
- Suggestions:Ā Several customers recommended adding more thickened cream for a richer sauce, and some felt a splash of tomato paste helped add depth. A squeeze of lime can balance saltiness if the seasoning feels heavy.
- Leftovers:Ā Packed well for next-day lunches and reheated deliciously, though note the slow-cooked chicken should not be refrozen once thawed.
- Portions:Ā A number of customers felt the sauce quantity was on the lighter side, so keep extra pasta water on hand to loosen it up as needed.
