Creamy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Recipe
This creamy leftover rotisserie chicken pasta is a quick and comforting meal perfect for using up leftover chicken. Tender pasta is combined with sautéed onions, broccoli, and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce, finished with plenty of Parmesan cheese for a luscious, flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/3 lb pasta
- 1 chicken breast (from rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 medium cremini mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Chop the onion finely. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms and Broccoli: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until they begin to soften but remain crisp.
- Prepare Chicken and Cream Sauce: Slice the cooked rotisserie chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken to the skillet along with the heavy cream and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Finish the Dish: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to combine and coat in the sauce. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate the creamy chicken pasta, optionally garnishing with chopped green onions and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting meal.
Notes
- Use any short pasta such as penne, rigatoni, or fusilli for best results.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken makes this dish quick and easy; shredded or diced chicken works equally well.
- Feel free to substitute broccoli with other green vegetables like spinach or asparagus.
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-grated cheese.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt since Parmesan is salty.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
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