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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.)

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 643 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion , Italian , British

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Turn the heat right down and add the garlic. Fry for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the frozen peas, give the sauce a good stir, then cook for 1 more minute.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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

% 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.