Description
Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort dish that comes together in just 35 minutes. This creamy, cheesy pasta combines tender penne with nutritious broccoli and flavorful rotisserie chicken, making it a satisfying meal for the entire family. With its rich cream sauce and hearty ingredients, this recipe offers both convenience and flavor, perfect for busy evenings or family gatherings. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to package directions, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently for a few minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in Parmesan and mozzarella until smooth. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss the drained pasta and broccoli into the sauce along with shredded chicken. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg