The Best Chicken Pasta Meal Prep | Episode 6

This basil pesto chicken pesto pasta eaten as meal prep or not, is one of the simplest recipes to make with such incredible full of flavour results. The flavour in this dish is extremely fresh and well balanced and of course, the chicken is extremely tender and juicy.

Also in the recipe, I'll show you how to cook perfect chicken breast. Regardless if you use chicken in this recipe, this method will ensure you eat perfect chicken every time without failure. Please enjoy this delicious meal prep recipe that will set you up for the week or a rainy day when you can't be bothered to cook.

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Makes - 5 (1 litre) Containers

Chicken & Pasta -

2 Tbsp (40ml) - Olive Oil (Divided)
750g (1.6lbs) - Chicken Breast or Thigh (See Note)
2 tsp (5g) - Onion Powder
2 tsp (5g) - Garlic Powder
Seasoning To Taste
750g (1.6lbs) - Penne or Pasta of Choice

Basil Pesto -

2-3 - Garlic Cloves, Minced (See Note)
30g (1.06oz) - Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
30g (1.06oz) - Pinenuts, Toasted (See Note)
1/2 - Lemon, Juiced
2 - Bunches Basil, Picked + Stems, Chopped
1/2 Cup (125ml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Seasoning To Taste

Recipe Notes -

Chicken Thigh -

If using chicken thigh, sear for 4 minutes on each side and instead of baking for 13 minutes, do so for 16 minutes.

Garlic -

The flavour from 2 garlic cloves would be enough for most palettes. If you really like garlic, use 3 cloves. Like is said in the video, it's easy to add but once in, it cant be removed.

Pinenuts -

Pinenuts can be very expensive and can be substituted with a wide range of nuts such as macadamia, almonds, cashews and walnuts and pistachios. If allergies are a concern, they can be left out completely.

To store, place the containers in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, before reheating or taking it out with you.

*It’s recommended to freeze and thaw overnight when needed, especially if you know you won't eat it all within the 3-day time period*

To heat, place in the microwave, pop the air vent on the lid of the container and heat in bursts until the chicken is hot in the centre.

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[cubertetc]

I really appreciate that Jack doesn't follow the silly trend of wearing plastic gloves to prep the chicken. It's wasteful and pointless. Props to another great video. It looks delicious!

[heyheytaytay]

I highly recommend growing your own basil especially if you make a lot of italian dishes. It's easy to grow and keeps your kitchen (you can grow on a windowsill) smelling amazing.

[amateurcrastinator]

I just recently found your channel. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet. But I really appreciate the style of your videos. Short and sweet and to the point. Too many other channels want people to watch several minutes of food simmering and blending.

[keremalpkuy]

Hey jack, im a student so your meal prep videos are a life saver, but like most dorms room mine doesnt have an oven, so it would be amazing if you could maybe put alternative cooking methods in the description. Anyways great content as always!

[TheOnlyTaps]

Pasta recipes and rice bowl recipes are always my favorite coz of the amount of variety that can be done with em. Great watch as always! And i know meal prepping can get boring as the years go by but the amount of convenience midweek is unbeatable and with awesome recipes like this you're able to make something that's still healthy but tastes awesome without having to get stuck in the routine of the boring monotonous recipes.

[QuotationRaven]

Thank you so much for these meal prep recipies. I'm a nurse so don't have a lot of free time to make food but I love on a day off being able to prep my meals for the rest of the week to ensure I'm eating good food and not always grabbing something unhealthy from the shop. <3

[devontebailey]

Thank you so much for this I made it tonight and I was pretty impressed Super easy to make, and taste pretty good, and I made my chicken in the air fryer instead I'm looking forward to upcoming meal prep recipes 👏🏽💯

[Princessmom]

I cannot watch your videos when I haven't eaten. The meals look so good.

[LegendXRonin]

Loving the new prep videos! Please keep making more! Already working on trying to make these regularly each week

[annstewart]

Perfect timing
I have lots of basil in my herb garden. Ty great video.

[GensSancta]

This looks really good. And as for your video editing and extra info, superbly done. Remembering the early days of posting, its lovely to see how you've progressed over time. Keep at it man, nothing but the very best is for you. 🙂❤

[smitajal]

, "Some basil would be good"😂😂 basil pesto is something so comforting and delicious... another awesome recipe...loved watching you enjoy it😋 Thank you Chef Jack...take care and stay safe 💕💕💕💕

[divorce_papersx]

thank you for all the detail you put into your vids

[cosmicucumber]

Man, hats off for the quality content. I've watched a bunch of these meal prep videos now and I love how there's no messing around, the recipes are super simple and taste great. They fit perfectly into a busy lifestyle

[cigano]

The meal prep range idea is a good one, mate and adding that nutritional information for the meal is great.

[Gui_]

I did your chicken mealprep recipe, it was awesome! Now i’m going to do this one next week 😃

[BanzGz]

love how how he doesnt waste the scraps always says a way to recycle the scraps or use in another dish love this page

[AzzaFortysix]

Please make more chicken pasta meal prep videos, ideally high calorie too 🙏

[sssilva_]

Tip I learnt whilst working at an Italian restaurant.

Pulse the pesto when blending because if you just let it blend you will cook the basil slightly creating a bitter taste.

[fruitytoots]

Mate, the effort that you put into this channel and your videos is amazing. Keep killing it mate. Well deserved.