CHICKEN AND TOMATO FUSILLI

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A great way to use up leftover roast chicken. To save time I make the tomato and basil sauce the night before so it takes just 15 minutes to get to the table. A great weekday supper!

Provided by theflat

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Tomato and Basil Sauce;
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Onion, chopped
100ml White Wine
Splash of Cider Vinegar
2 tins chopped tomatoes
Pinch chilli flakes
1TSP each of sugar, salt and pepper
Large Handful of Basil
100g Buffalo Mozzarella
250g Fusilli
Handful of leftover roast chicken
Parmesan, grated
Rocket to garnish

Steps:

  • Make sauce - fry the onion and garlic until soft, add the wine and vinegar and fry until nearly evaporated. Add the tomatoes, chilli flakes, Sugar, Salt and Pepper and simmer for 1 hour. Add torn basil leaves and mozzarella.
  • You can make the sauce up to a day in advance and store in fridge then reheat, or alternatively freeze for up to three months
  • Cook fusilli according to instructions and drain. Add to sauce
  • Stir through roast chicken and serve topped with Parmesan and rocket salad
  • For more of my recipes please visit my blog http://www.jamandclottedcream.blogspot.com

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