Fusilli with Smoked Gouda and Chicken
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers.
Ingredients
| 3 quart Water |
| 12 ounce Rotisserie chicken |
| 8 ounce Whole wheat Fusilli (or gluten-free fusilli) |
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 large White onions (diced) |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1 medium (approx 2-3/4 inch long, 2-1/2 dia.) Red bell peppers (cut into large dice) |
| 2 15 ounce can No salt added canned diced tomatoes |
| 1/2 cup Water |
| 1 tsp., leaves Dried thyme |
| 1 tsp. Dried marjoram |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 4 ounce Gouda cheese (smoked gouda, shredded) |
| 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated) |
Instructions
While the water is coming to a boil, skin the chicken and remove all the meat in medium sized shreds.
When the water boils add the fusilli. Cook for about ten minutes until it is al dente. The pasta should be just slightly underdone. Drain the pasta.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the peppers and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, water, thyme, marjoram and pepper. Stir well.
Add the shredded chicken and stir well. Add the pasta and stir until blended. Add the shredded gouda and stir well.
Place the pasta mixture in a 10 inch oblong Pyrex dish. Place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top and bake for another 2 minutes. Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
Using a precooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery can really speed up your meals. This is a great comfort food recipe that takes advantage of someone else cooking the chicken for you. Most of the time the cooked chickens are not any more expensive than the uncooked.
While the water is coming to a boil you can easily skin and debone the chicken. The rest of the assembly takes about 10 minutes and the result is a warm, comforting but still elegant pasta bake.