Description
A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring rotisserie chicken and broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken (3–4 lbs, shredded, about 4 cups meat)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced fine)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced small)
- 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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets straight to the pasta water.
- Before draining, scoop out 1 cup of the starchy pasta water and set aside.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli together.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat before adding cheeses and whisk until smooth.
- Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Fold in shredded rotisserie chicken last.
- Add reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
- Stir in a cold knob of butter before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, squeeze lemon on top before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, broccoli pasta, weeknight dinner, one-pan meal