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Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta


  • Author: easymeal
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A quick and delicious creamy pasta dish made with rotisserie chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms, ready in just 20 minutes.


Ingredients

  • pound pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or your favorite shape)
  • 1 chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken, diced
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • onion, chopped
  • 3 medium cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and broccoli, cooking for an additional 2 minutes while stirring frequently.
  4. Add rotisserie chicken to the skillet and pour in the cream. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Turn heat to low and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with optional green onions and extra Parmesan.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic with onions. You can also adjust the recipe by using a variety of vegetables according to your preference.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian