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Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta: The Ultimate Easy Weeknight Dinner

This creamy rotisserie chicken pasta is a quick and comforting weeknight dinner that uses pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time. The rich, velvety sauce comes together in minutes and combines with tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta for a restaurant-quality meal that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite shape)
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions in well-salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and heat through.
  6. Add drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Don't skip the pasta water - it's your secret weapon for creating a silky, emulsified sauce. Short pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni hold the creamy sauce beautifully. This pasta reheats well for meal prep and can be customized with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.