Chicken · Italian-American · 25 min
Rotisserie Chicken Pasta with Kale, Tomato, Lemon & Italian Dressing
- 25 min
- 2–6 servings
- 604 kcal / serving
A light pasta dish with tender kale, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and shredded rotisserie chicken, brightened by lemon and Italian dressing. It comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- 1 pintgrape tomatoes
- 45 mlItalian salad dressing
- ½ (10 oz) bagkale, cut and ready to use
- ½lemon
- 5 ozrotini pasta
- ½ (30 oz) whole chickenrotisserie chicken, white and dark meat
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · grater (optional) · large pot · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stirring spoon
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Produce
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- 1 pintgrape tomatoes
- ½ (10 oz) bagkale, cut and ready to use
- ½lemon
- lemons
Meat & seafood
- ½ (30 oz) whole chickenrotisserie chicken, white and dark meat
Pantry & dry goods
- 5 ozrotini pasta
Sauces, oils & condiments
- 45 mlItalian salad dressing
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh basil | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| grape tomatoes | 1 pint | 2 pints | 3 pints |
| Italian salad dressing | 45 ml | 90 ml | 135 ml |
| kale, cut and ready to use | ½ (10 oz) bag | 1 (10 oz) bag | 1 ½ (10 oz) bags |
| lemon | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| rotini pasta | 5 oz | 10 oz | 15 oz |
| rotisserie chicken, white and dark meat | ½ (30 oz) whole chicken | 1 (30 oz) whole chicken | 1 ½ (30 oz) whole chickens |
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Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta and cook until almost al dente, about 6–8 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, wash the produce and prepare the lemon, tomatoes, kale, and basil.
- Zest the lemon into a medium bowl, then juice it and add the juice to the same bowl.
- Halve the grape tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lemon juice.
- Strip basil leaves from the stems, roll them, and slice into ribbons; add to the bowl.
- Remove meat from the rotisserie chicken, shredding it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside to mix in later.
- When the pasta is nearly finished, add the kale to the pot and simmer a couple minutes until tender and the pasta is cooked through.
- Drain the pasta and kale, return to the pot, and add the lemon juice and zest, tomatoes, basil, chicken, dressing, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Set the pot over medium heat and cook, stirring often, just until everything is warmed through and the flavors meld, 1–2 minutes. Serve portions onto plates or bowls.
Two tips
- Prep the basil and kale first to keep things moving once you start cooking.
- If you have leftovers, toss them with a little extra dressing or a squeeze of lemon to refresh the flavors tomorrow.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 604 kcal
- Protein
- 49 g
- Carbs
- 69 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 729 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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