Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta
A heartwarming weeknight dinner combining creamy sauce, rotisserie chicken, and broccoli for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
- 8 oz Pasta (e.g., fettuccine, penne, or rotini)
- 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients. Chop fresh broccoli into bite-sized pieces and shred the rotisserie chicken.
- Cook the Pasta: In boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside reserving about a cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the Broccoli: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the broccoli in olive oil for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until creamy, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine Everything: Add shredded chicken and cooked pasta, tossing to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap broccoli for other vegetables like spinach or asparagus. For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, rotisserie chicken, family dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food