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Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta

A delightful dish featuring rotisserie chicken, broccoli, and penne pasta in a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 lb penne pasta the perfect shape to hold onto the creamy sauce
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 tablespoon butter adds richness
  • 1 cup heavy cream for a creamy consistency
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth enhances flavor
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, gently toss in the broccoli florets.
  3. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, let simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted.
  7. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  8. Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat.
  9. Gently fold in shredded chicken and reserved pasta water to desired consistency.
  10. Stir in a piece of cold butter just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, salt the pasta water generously. Add cheeses off heat to avoid clumping. Add cream while reheating if needed.

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