Description
Indulge in a bowl of creamy rotisserie chicken broccoli pasta, where tender pasta mingles with succulent rotisserie chicken and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the al dente pasta to the crisp-tender broccoli, creating a satisfying and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta: 8 oz penne pasta
- Chicken: 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- Broccoli: 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot with the pasta.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet, stirring to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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