Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
643 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Pasta
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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.)
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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)
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.
Notes
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
643kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Potassium
516mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
771IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 643kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 771IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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