Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish with rotisserie chicken and vibrant broccoli, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it reaches al dente. Add the broccoli florets in the last 2 minutes of cooking, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet. Toss everything gently until well coated.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative. You can also customize with additional vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg