Chicken Rigatoni
We will be making happy memories with our grandchildren this weekend. So I thought it was the perfect time to share this quick Chicken Rigatoni 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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Tera Patrick says
Looks good! Following via GFC from the Wired Wed. Blog Hop!
donna says
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!!)
Angela says
This recipe is a keeper! I love recipes like this that use items already in my pantry! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
kathy says
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 says
xo
annie says
I am going to definitely try this one. Delicious looking. Thanks!
Katherine says
The perfect solution for leftover chicken 🙂
Donna says
Such a pretty dish and it sounds easy enough to put together after a long day at work!
Katherine says
quick and easy peazy. Hugs!
RubyJean says
So light and fresh…and perfect for those hot summer nights… Have a wonderful time with your Grandchildren…
May your weekend be blessed
Katherine says
Big Hugs!
Ms. A says
Have fun with the grandchildren!
Katherine says
Thank you 🙂
Barbara F. says
Katherine, this is my kind of recipe – quick, easy, delicious! Have a great weekend with the gkids. xo,
Katherine says
thank you Hugs!!
Abbie says
This looks like the perfect meal in the summer time!!
Katherine says
Quick easy and no time in the kitchen at all 🙂
Mitzi says
What a wonderful idea for using left over chicken! And pasta salads are a great summer recipe. Thanks for sharing! ~Hugs, M
Katherine says
Thank you hugs!
thisisme says
Nice and easy, and I bet it’s really tasty, so I shall be trying that one out!
Katherine says
I hope you do 🙂
small Kucing says
gosh am so hungry now 🙁
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Katherine says
🙂
claudia lamascolo says
This is diffinitely a favorite for me love this dish looks awesome!
Katherine says
I hope you enjoy it 🙂