Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring rotisserie chicken, creamy sauce, and vibrant broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Normal
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
- 8 oz Pasta (Fusilli or Penne)
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Sauté broccoli in olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and cook minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, stirring and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Combine the drained pasta and shredded chicken with the creamy sauce, stirring until coated.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting the sauce’s consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add sautéed broccoli and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk. Experiment with seasonal vegetables for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken pasta, quick dinner, broccoli pasta, family meal