Oven-Ready Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake
with Balsamic Cherry Tomato Salad | <5 min prep
Want dinner on the table in 3 easy steps? Simply heat up our oven-ready pesto chicken pasta bake and serve it with a balsamic cherry tomato side salad. This is home cooking made easy, with minimal prep and maximum flavour. *This recipe is under 650kcal per serving.*
Ingredients
Rocket
1 packet
Snacking Tomatoes
1 packet
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1 packet
Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake
1 packet
Spinach & Rocket Mix
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. • Remove plastic film from pesto chicken pasta bake and cover tightly with foil. • Bake until warmed through, 30 minutes. • Remove from oven and remove foil. Bake until golden, a further 10 minutes.
• With 10 minutes remaining on pasta bake, slice snacking tomatoes in half. • In a large bowl, combine snacking tomatoes, spinach & rocket mix, balsamic vinaigrette, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Divide pesto chicken pasta bake and cherry tomato salad between plates. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty pesto sauce, though some found it too strong. A few suggested adding parmesan or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavour.
- Ease of prep: Customers loved how quick and convenient this oven-ready meal was, perfect for busy weeknights or after work.
- Suggestions: Some recommended using less pesto or adding more chicken for better balance. A few mentioned the pasta was overcooked.
- Leftovers: Several customers appreciated having enough for lunch the next day, with one noting it easily fed a family of five.
- Portions: While most found it satisfying, a few mentioned wanting more sauce or chicken in the pasta bake.
