Description
Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a comforting and delicious dish that's quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal. It combines tender pasta, succulent rotisserie chicken, and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound short pasta (like penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
1 small Yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 head Broccoli, cut into small florets
3 cups Shredded rotisserie chicke
2 cups Chicken broth
1 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add your chosen pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining and setting it aside
- Step 2: Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and broccoli florets, cooking until bright green and tender
- Step 3: Introduce Chicken and Seasoning: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring everything is well coated
- Step 4: Build the Creamy Sauce: Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly
- Step 5: Combine Everything: Add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese, tossing until everything is well combined and coated in the sauce
- Step 6: Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until achieving the desired consistency
- Step 7: Serve and Garnish: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired
Notes
Don't overcook the pasta, aim for al dente.
Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency adjustments.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650-750 kcal
- Sugar: 4-6 g
- Sodium: 700-900 mg
- Fat: 35-45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20-25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50-60 g
- Fiber: 4-6 g
- Protein: 35-45 g
- Cholesterol: 120-150 mg