Leftover Turkey: Creamy Chipotle One Skillet Pasta
During the holidays, I’m always brainstorming ways I can use all the leftover turkey. My freezer is typically full of soup, turkey and gravy, turkey pot pie, turkey enchiladas, and more until the middle of the following year and that’s great. Also, I am a mega-fan of a classic leftover turkey sandwich on fresh baked rolls with mayo…I’m getting hungry. Lol. How about something a little more sophisticated and just about as easy to make? Leftover Turkey: Creamy Chipotle One Skillet Pasta is super easy, budget friendly, hearty and comes together in less than a half an hour.
Leftover Turkey: Creamy Chipotle One Skillet Pasta
Equipment
- Deep skillet
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb cooked turkey [or chicken] cut into ~1″ chunks
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz package pre-sliced crimini mushrooms (baby bellas) or slice whole ones
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 14.5oz reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 pint half and half
- 8 oz dried spaghetti or linguine
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced or two peppers if you desire a little more heat and smoky flavor
- 2 cups baby spinach and arugula blend or can choose to use one or the other
- 1 chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano (or other variety) to grate for garnish
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet (think wok-ish) add the olive oil over medium heat and add sliced mushrooms. Saute until soft. Add minced garlic and cook an additional 2-3 minutes (do not allow garlic to burn). Add the flour and stir quickly with a silicone spatula to blend with any oil that is left and coat all of the mushrooms and garlic.
- Slowly add the broth and half and half while gently whisking. Break the dried pasta in half and add to skillet (I know! Scandalous!). The consistency will seem very watery; however, the starch from the pasta (along with the flour you added earlier) will thicken the sauce. Do not add more pasta than suggested. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente (take care not to overcook the pasta). Add the minced chipotle and stir. Remove skillet from heat. Add the greens and gently stir until wilted.
- Serve in shallow bowls and grate parmesan on top as desired.
Notes
I hope you enjoy Leftover Turkey: Creamy Chipotle One Skillet Pasta. Please feel leave comments and let me know any substitutions you used. Also, I would love to hear some ways you repurpose leftover poultry. As always, remember to have fun in the kitchen! Happy holidays and I give many thanks. Cheers!
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