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Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Pasta
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Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Pasta

Got a small amount of leftover roast chicken? Need a speedy but delicious recipe? Then this Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Pasta is for you! Chicken + bacon + peas + garlic + cream + pasta – and all on the table in under 15 minutes. You KNOW this is going to be a winner! (No leftover roast chicken? Just use ready cooked chicken from the supermarket.)
Course Main Course
Cuisine British, Fusion, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 643kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

  • 300 g fusilli pasta or your favourite pasta shape
  • 150 g smoked lardons (or diced smoked bacon)
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
  • 200 g leftover roast chicken shredded (or supermarket ready-cooked chicken)
  • 150 ml double cream (more if you like your pasta extra creamy! You could also use creme fraiche if you prefer.)
  • 50 ml leftover chicken gravy (optional – just if you happen to have any)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 g frozen peas (no need to defrost)
  • Parmesan to serve (optional)
  • Green side salad to serve (optional)
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Start by putting the pasta on to cook – by the time it is cooked the sauce will be ready. Cook according to the packet instructions or your own preferences.
  • Put a large frying pan over a high heat and heat for 1 minute. Put the lardons straight into the dry pan (no oil needed) and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Turn the heat right down and add the garlic. Fry for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the chicken, cream, gravy (if using), salt and pepper. Then increase the heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is piping hot all the way through. Stir occasionally.
  • Add the frozen peas, give the sauce a good stir, then cook for 1 more minute.
  • Drain the pasta when cooked and add to the sauce along with a little of the pasta cooking water – just enough so the sauce is to your preferred consistency. Stir through to combine thoroughly.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan grated on top and/or a simple green salad on the side.

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Notes

  • Not suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg