Description
Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal that marries convenience with indulgence. This dish features tender rotisserie chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, creamy sauce enveloping al dente penne pasta—all ready in just 35 minutes! It’s a comforting recipe that brings warmth to your dinner table, making it an ideal choice for busy families or cozy gatherings. With simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, this flavorful pasta dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable. Whether enjoyed as is or enhanced with your favorite veggies and garnishes, it’s a delightful way to satisfy your cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta and broccoli.
- In a large skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil and butter until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently.
- Remove from heat and whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine the drained pasta and broccoli with the sauce, adding shredded chicken last.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg