35-Minute Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta—High-Protein, No-Fuss Dinner
A fast, comforting, high-protein pasta dinner made with rotisserie chicken, tender broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce—all ready in just 35 minutes with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook penne until al dente. In the last 3 minutes, add broccoli. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer gently. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted.
- Add pasta and broccoli to the sauce, then fold in shredded rotisserie chicken. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, let rest 2 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Salt pasta water well, grate fresh Parmesan for a smooth sauce, and add pasta water gradually to achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
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