We will be making happy memories with our grandchildren this weekend. So I thought it was the perfect time to share this quick recipe for leftover chicken. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
This is a make it quick recipe, for making a meal with leftover chicken. You can always substitute fresh veggies for the frozen, ones and cook the chicken fresh.
What You Need
12 oz Rigatoni pasta
2 Tbsp olive oil
9 oz Bag of stir-fry vegetables (from your groceries freezer)
1 ¼ Cups cooked chicken (strips, or pieces)
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
1 Cup chicken broth
1/2 Cup grated Parmesan
1/4 Cup thin strips fresh basil
Large non stick skillet with lid
Colander
Let’s Make It! Prepare rigatoni according to package directions. Note*before you drain the pasta in the colander reserve 1 cup cooking water. While the rigatoni is cooking, heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat and add stir-fry vegetables and chicken strips. Sauté together for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minute. Stir in broth. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add drained pasta, Parmesan and basil and mix together. If it looks a little dry add some of the reserved pasta water as needed.
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claudia lamascolo
July 15, 2011 at 03:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is diffinitely a favorite for me love this dish looks awesome!
Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I hope you enjoy it
small Kucing
July 15, 2011 at 04:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
gosh am so hungry now
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Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thisisme
July 15, 2011 at 05:05 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Nice and easy, and I bet it’s really tasty, so I shall be trying that one out!
Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I hope you do
Mitzi
July 15, 2011 at 06:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a wonderful idea for using left over chicken! And pasta salads are a great summer recipe. Thanks for sharing! ~Hugs, M
Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you hugs!
Abbie
July 15, 2011 at 06:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This looks like the perfect meal in the summer time!!
Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Quick easy and no time in the kitchen at all
Barbara F.
July 15, 2011 at 07:52 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katherine, this is my kind of recipe – quick, easy, delicious! Have a great weekend with the gkids. xo,
Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you Hugs!!
Ms. A
July 15, 2011 at 08:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Have fun with the grandchildren!
Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you
RubyJean
July 15, 2011 at 09:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So light and fresh…and perfect for those hot summer nights… Have a wonderful time with your Grandchildren…
May your weekend be blessed
Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Big Hugs!
Donna
July 15, 2011 at 11:07 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Such a pretty dish and it sounds easy enough to put together after a long day at work!
Katherine
July 15, 2011 at 12:22 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
quick and easy peazy. Hugs!
annie
July 15, 2011 at 15:03 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am going to definitely try this one. Delicious looking. Thanks!
Katherine
July 17, 2011 at 07:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
The perfect solution for leftover chicken
kathy
July 15, 2011 at 17:09 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hey Katherine, This pasta dish is just perfect for my family! Looks great and bet it tastes even better!
I see my friend Claudia stopped by. She’s prepares some fabulous Italian dishes!
Hope you a blessed weekend!
Katherine
July 17, 2011 at 07:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
xo
Angela
July 17, 2011 at 09:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This recipe is a keeper! I love recipes like this that use items already in my pantry! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
donna
July 17, 2011 at 17:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This recipe looks wonderful, Katie!! I am making dinner next week for a group and I think they all would enjoy it! Thanks for the suggestion! You can always use a new recipe!! (PS…love your music, as always!!)
Tera Patrick
July 20, 2011 at 09:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Looks good! Following via GFC from the Wired Wed. Blog Hop!