Description
A comforting and creamy one-pot dinner that brings the family together with delicious rotisserie chicken and fresh broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Fresh Broccoli florets
- 8 oz Penne or Fusilli Pasta
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in a large pot over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken and stir to combine for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in broccoli florets and uncooked pasta, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Cover and let simmer until the pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use chickpeas instead of chicken and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, one-pot, chicken, family dinner, comforting meal