Leftover Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes

ONE-POT LEFTOVER ROAST CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat up the oil in a large pan.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sautee for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is transluscent.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, herbs and seasoning, and leave to simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced.
• Add the cooked chicken, water or chicken broth, and pasta.
• Leave to cook with the lid on until the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked.
• Mix in the parmesan, then garnish with parsley.
• Remove from the heat and serve hot with more parmesan if you like.

LEFTOVER CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan on a low heat
• Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly, until you have a smooth paste
• Slowly pour the milk in, stirring all the time
• Bring to the boil, stirring with a balloon whisk, until thickened
• Add flavourings/seasoning (black pepper, mustard, grated nutmeg) to taste and stir well
• Preheat oven 180'C/Gas mark 4
• Cook the pasta according to the packet and place in an oven proof dish
• Cook the chicken (if not already cooked) and add to the pasta mix
• Add the sweetcorn, peas and herbs
• Pour the white sauce in, sprinkle some grated cheese on top and cook in the oven for about 30 minutes

LEFTOVER CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add onions and cook over a medium heat until softened.
• Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the can of tomatoes, herbs and tomato paste and mix together.
• Pour in the stock, season with salt & pepper and bring to the boil.
• Let it cook & bubble for a good 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want to end up with a good thick sauce.
• Stir in the chicken and heat through for around 5-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile cook the cheese sauce and pasta.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat.
• Stir in the flour.
• Using a whisk or wooden spoon, gradually add in the milk, stirring all the time.
• Continue stirring over a medium heat until the mixture has thickened to sauce consistency.
• Stir in the grated cheese and continue stirring until the cheese has all been incorporated and you have a thick creamy sauce.
• Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
• Drain the cooked pasta and return to the saucepan.
• Stir in the chicken ragu and cheese sauce and mix well together.
• Tip all the ingredients into an ovenproof dish, sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake in the oven at 400F / 200C or under a preheated broiler until the cheese on top is bubbling and starting to brown.

LEFTOVER CREAMY BUTTERY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine all ingredients except for french fried onions, and mix well.
• Spray a 6 cup rectangular baking dish with cooking spray, pour in chicken/pasta mixture and top with onions.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and onions are browned.

CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.

CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a deep 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set dish aside.
• Cook pasta al dente, as directed on package.
• Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
• Add in shredded chicken and marinara sauce (add more sauce if needed).
• Mix well.
• Dump half of the pasta/chicken mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Top with half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the basil.
• Repeat layers with remaining items.
• Place casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and casserole is heated through.