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Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta

Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta That Takes 30 Minutes

A quick and delicious Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta that transforms leftovers into comfort food in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Shredded or chopped
  • 8 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite (fettuccine, penne, or gluten-free)
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil, adding pasta, and cooking until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
  2. Sauté minced garlic in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stir well, and let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  4. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
  5. Combine drained pasta with the skillet mixture, tossing to coat in sauce. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, plate, and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh. Feel free to mix in other vegetables or herbs for extra flavor.

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