Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta – A 30-Minute, One-Skillet Marvel
A rich and creamy rotisserie chicken broccoli pasta made with tender pasta, fresh broccoli, juicy shredded chicken, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water and add broccoli during last 3 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli.
- Sauté onion in olive oil and butter until soft, then add garlic.
- Add cream and broth; simmer gently.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cheeses until smooth.
- Season with spices.
- Fold in pasta, broccoli, and shredded chicken.
- Add pasta water as needed to adjust creaminess.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t boil sauce after adding cheese to avoid graininess.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.