Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish made with shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy sauce, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 8 oz pasta (farfalle or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
For an extra depth of flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce as it simmers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, easy pasta, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner, comforting meal