A quick and creamy pasta dish made with rotisserie chicken, fresh broccoli, and parmesan cream sauce. A comforting, protein-rich dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes.
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 tbsp butter
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk or half-and-half
¾ cup grated parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of nutmeg, red pepper flakes
Boil pasta in salted water. In last 2 minutes, add broccoli. Drain and set aside.
In skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in flour to make roux.
Slowly whisk in milk. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Add parmesan, seasonings, and stir in chicken.
Toss in pasta and broccoli. Add pasta water if needed. Serve hot
Use gluten-free pasta and flour if needed. Stir in extra cheese or cream for a richer version. Keeps well for 2–3 days in the fridge.
Find it online: https://dryrecipes.com/creamy-rotisserie-chicken-broccoli-pasta/