Creamy Chicken Pasta
Use expired gravy chicken to create a creamy and flavorful chicken pasta dish. Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to ensure food safety.
10
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (expired but safe gravy chicken)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through.
4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
6
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.