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2) Buttered Noodles with Shredded Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie chicken is the weeknight cheat code I refuse to feel guilty about. The noodles stay simple and buttery, and the chicken folds in without changing the whole vibe of the bowl. My kids usually eat it because the noodles still taste exactly like the plain version they asked for.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta egg noodles or macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp milk or pasta cooking water
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
  2. Return pasta to pot. Add butter and milk (or reserved water).
  3. Stir until butter melts and coats the noodles.
  4. Fold in shredded chicken until warmed through.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley if using.
  6. Serve warm. My kids like it plain; I sneak veggies on the side.