Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta combines tender shredded chicken, fresh broccoli, and short pasta in a rich, garlic-Parmesan cream sauce — ready in just 30 minutes for a comforting weeknight meal.
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Optional: red pepper flakes, parsley for garnish
Cook pasta in salted water; add broccoli in last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Pour in cream, simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in shredded chicken and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
Add pasta and broccoli, toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with more cheese or parsley.
Use gluten-free pasta for a GF version.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Store in fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of cream or milk.