Leftover Chicken Fix (Print)
Turn those chicken leftovers into a creamy, cheesy pasta with Parmesan, spinach, and sweetcorn—all done in no time.
# Ingredients:
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20g grated Parmesan.
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45g fresh spinach.
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100g canned sweetcorn.
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60ml reduced-fat milk.
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100g low-fat cream cheese.
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0.5 tablespoon of olive oil.
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180g chopped cooked chicken.
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150g dry pasta.
# Steps:
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Boil pasta in hot water for about 10 minutes.
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Warm up olive oil in a pan over medium heat, toss in chicken, and cook for 5 minutes until golden.
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Pour milk and add cream cheese to the chicken. Stir often until the cheese is completely melted.
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Add Parmesan, spinach, and sweetcorn. Keep stirring lightly until spinach softens.
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Drain the pasta but save a little of the water. Stir the pasta and water into the pan with chicken and mix until it’s covered in sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
# Notes:
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Fresh pasta cooks quicker.
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Pasta water helps smooth out the sauce.
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Want it spicy? Toss in some chili flakes.