This recipe first appeared in Woman's Day.
Char-grilled courgette and chicken pasta
Rotisserie chicken is the key to getting this char-grilled courgette and chicken pasta recipe on the table in just 25 minutes. Serve for an easy, delicious weeknight meal
- 15 mins preparation
- 10 mins cooking
- Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 500 gram bow tie pasta
- 4 courgettes, thinly sliced
- 125 gram shaved prosciutto, torn
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded basil leaves, plus extra leaves to serve
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan to serve
Method
- 1In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 2Preheat a char-grill pan or barbecue grill on high. Lightly spray courgette slices with oil. Char-grill for 1-2 minutes each side until tender and light grill marks appear. Transfer to a plate.
- 3Cook prosciutto in a heated nonstick frying pan for 1-2 minutes until crispy. Break into pieces.
- 4In a jug, whisk oil, lemon juice and garlic together, then season to taste.
- 5Add courgette, chicken, tomatoes and basil to pasta. Drizzle with dressing and toss well.
- 6Divide between serving bowls. Serve topped with basil leaves, prosciutto and shaved parmesan.
Notes
For variation, replace chicken with drained and flaked tuna.
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