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Rotisserie chicken broccoli pasta dish served in a bowl garnished with herbs

Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta

A hearty and creamy pasta dish featuring rotisserie chicken and fresh broccoli, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 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)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fine

Others

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (whole milk, shredded)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Pasta

  • Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water for the penne pasta. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Making the Sauce

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and soft.
  • Add minced garlic and stir frequently to avoid burning. After a minute, add the butter and let it melt.
  • Incorporate the shredded rotisserie chicken into the skillet and toss with the onion and garlic mixture until heated through.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir thoroughly and let the mixture simmer to thicken.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook until vibrant green and tender.
  • Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until cheeses melt.

Final Assembly

  • Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently to ensure each piece is coated with the creamy sauce.

Notes

Serve with a simple green salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Keyword Broccoli, Creamy Sauce, Pasta, Rotisserie Chicken, weeknight dinner