[feast_advanced_jump_to] I like to make this chicken pasta meal when I’m having carb cravings (ha like all the time!), but can’t be bothered to make up a separate sauce.It’s an easy one-pan lunch that uses up those leftover dregs of pasta in the bottom of the bag. You can throw in extra veggies from the fridge if you like. And if you like to save the little shreds of chicken from cooking a roast chicken (I always save them and freeze them for chicken soup, fried rice and this meal), then it makes the best fridge/freezer made meal ever!
📋 What do we need?
Try swapping the kale for spinach, or even peppery rocket (arugula) – if swapping for rocket, just stir it in right at the end of cooking to wilt it lightly.Swap out the chicken for cooked turkey or cooked chopped sausage.Add crispy bacon, mushrooms, or chopped chunks of cooked chorizo.
🔪 How to make this Garlic Chicken Pasta
Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post. This dish is absolutely ideal if you already have some cooked chicken, and even better if you have some homemade chicken stock too (although not absolutely essential). I like to roast a chicken to use for salads/sandwiches during the week, and then save a bit of the chicken make to make this meal. Stay updated with new recipes!Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when I post a new recipe. I’m also on YouTube (new videos every week) and Instagram (behind-the-scenes stories & beautiful food photos).
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This recipe was first published in Oct 2014. Updated with improvements to the recipe, new photos, tips, and a video in Feb 2021. Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.
