Creamy Chicken Pasta with Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken
A creamy, comforting pasta dish made with tender rotisserie chicken and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce — ready in under 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil or butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in cream and broth. Simmer for 3 minutes, then add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken and heat through.
- Toss in pasta and coat with sauce. Add pasta water as needed to thin.
- Stir in spinach or other optional ingredients.
- Serve hot, topped with more Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken, turkey, or even tofu as a protein base.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra depth.
- Reheats well — perfect for next-day lunches.