Herby Chicken Tendies & Pesto Pasta
with Veggies & Buttered Corn Cob
- Milk
- Cashew
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
Turn mealtime into a colourful adventure! Kids can dive into their own pesto pasta bowl and enjoy some fresh veggies, herby chicken tenders and corn on the cob to tie it all together. It’s fun, hands-on and packed with veggie power!
Ingredients
1 packet
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk, Cashew)
330 g
Chicken Tenderloins
1
Corn
1
Cucumber
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 packet
Penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)
1
Tomato
Not included in your delivery
1 drizzle
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
Cooking Steps
• Half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. • Cook penne in boiling water until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Drain penne, then return to saucepan. TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre. Little cooks: Older kids, help add the pasta to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!
• Meanwhile, cut tomato into thin wedges. • Cut corn cobs in half. • Slice cucumber into thin rounds. • In a medium bowl, combine garlic & herb seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken tenderloins, turning to coat. Little cooks: Help wash the veggies!
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook chicken tenderloins until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side. TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink inside.
• While the chicken is cooking, transfer corn cob to a large microwave-safe plate. • Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave corn on high, until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Drain any excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Top corn with the butter and cover to keep warm.
• To the saucepan with cooked pasta, add basil pesto and a drizzle of olive oil, tossing to coat. Season to taste. Little cooks: Help pour in the basil pesto under adult supervision.
• Divide pesto pasta and herby chicken tendies between bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese. Serve with fresh veggies and steamed corn cob. enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on July 2026- Flavour: The herby chicken and pesto pasta were widely enjoyed, though several found the pasta a little mild and wished for more pesto or a creamier sauce. Seasoning with salt and pepper made a noticeable difference for some.
- Ease of prep: This is a quick and straightforward meal that most found very easy to pull together, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Adding extra pesto or a splash of cream helps build a richer sauce, and cooking the corn cob in the oven rather than the microwave was noted as a tastier alternative. Some also suggested stirring the tomato through the pesto pasta rather than serving it raw on the side.
- Leftovers: Several families had leftovers, with kids even taking pasta to school the next day.
- Portions: The dish is generous and filling, with one family noting it comfortably fed five people.
