Penne with chicken and fresh green bean salad

Penne works perfectly for this dish thanks to its shape, but any short pasta like fusilli, shells, or elbows will work just as well.

July 29, 2025

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Penne with chicken and fresh green bean salad — Top it off with a bit of grated cheese or leave it as is for something a bit lighter. Image credit: FATTI’S & MONI’S

This dish is ideal when you want something that feels put-together without much effort. You can make it ahead, pack it for lunch, serve it at a braai, or bring it out as a side for dinner. You can have it ready in about 40 minutes, with hardly any cooking involved. Recipe compliments of FATTI’S & MONI’S.

Ingredients

• 500g FATTI’S & MONI’S PENNE PASTA
• 1 can (410g) KOO green beans, drained
• 4 spring onions, chopped
• 1 red/yellow pepper, diced
• 125ml (½ cup) capers
• 150g cherry tomatoes
• 500ml (2 cups) diced cooked chicken
• 125ml (½ cup) grated white cheddar cheese
• 125ml (½ cup) Crosse & Blackwell salad cream
• 65ml (¼ up) chopped fresh herbs

Method

1. Add pasta to a large pan with rapidly boiling water, cook until just tender. Drain and rinse well. Transfer to a large salad bowl to cool.
2. Add green beans, spring onions, red pepper, capers, chicken, cheese and salad cream, Season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly to mix.

3. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.

July 29, 2025

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