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Creamy rotisserie chicken and broccoli pasta dish served in a bowl

Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta

A cozy, weeknight supper featuring tender rotisserie chicken and bright broccoli tossed in a silky, cheesy cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken (3-4 lbs, shredded) (about 4 cups meat)

Vegetables

  • 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced fine)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced small)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese (whole milk, shredded)

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Cook the pasta and broccoli

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. During the last 3 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli florets directly to the pasta water.
  • Before draining, reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water in a measuring cup. Drain pasta and broccoli together and set aside.

Sauté aromatics

  • Heat olive oil and butter in your largest skillet over medium-low heat. Cook diced onion for 4-5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Make the creamy base

  • Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing mixture to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add the cheeses off the heat

  • Remove skillet from heat completely before adding cheese. Whisk in Parmesan and mozzarella until completely smooth, then season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Combine pasta, broccoli, and chicken

  • Add drained pasta and broccoli to the creamy sauce, tossing gently to coat everything evenly. Fold in shredded rotisserie chicken last.

Adjust texture and finish

  • Add reserved pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time until you reach a creamy, glossy consistency. Stir in a cold knob of butter just before serving.

Notes

For added richness, consider adding roasted broccoli or extra cheese. This dish serves well with a simple green salad or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword Broccoli Pasta, Comfort Food, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Pasta, Rotisserie Chicken
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