Description
Creamy and comforting, this Rotisserie Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy dinner option that the whole family will love. Tender rotisserie chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce come together for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil. Add chicken, broth, and cream. Simmer and add Parmesan and seasoning.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Add spinach and season to taste. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use any short pasta like fusilli or shells.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance the dish with sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
