Description
Creamy rotisserie chicken pasta is a comforting and delicious dish that brings warmth to your table in just minutes. This easy-to-make recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, combined with flavorful rotisserie chicken and vibrant greens. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach or broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet, stirring until heated through (3-4 minutes).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously until combined. Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
- Incorporate spinach (or broccoli) and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold in cooked pasta with reserved water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg