Description
A comforting one-pot creamy pasta dish featuring rotisserie chicken and broccoli, making it a quick and delightful family favorite.
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 and cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
- Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli together. Set aside.
- In your largest skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 4-5 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes, watching for small bubbles at the edges.
- Remove the skillet from heat and whisk in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until smooth. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the creamy sauce, tossing gently to ensure everything is well coated. Lastly, fold in the shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Gradually stir in reserved pasta water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until you achieve a creamy, glossy consistency. Stir in a cold knob of butter just before serving.
Notes
To prevent cheese from becoming grainy, remove skillet from heat before adding cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, rotisserie chicken, broccoli, quick dinner, family meal