Chicken Broccoli Pasta – Fast & Healthy Dinner Recipe
Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta combines tender shredded chicken, fresh broccoli, and pasta in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water; add broccoli during last 2 minutes.
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Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
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Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add shredded chicken and warm through.
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Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
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Toss in pasta and broccoli until coated.
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Adjust seasoning and thin with pasta water if needed.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Do not boil sauce aggressively.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for smooth melting.
Add lemon juice or red pepper flakes for variation.