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Irresistible Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta: Your New Go-To Weeknight Dinner

This creamy rotisserie chicken pasta is the perfect quick weeknight meal that combines tender pasta, rich creamy sauce, and perfectly seasoned rotisserie chicken. Using pre-cooked chicken dramatically cuts preparation time while delivering restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favorite shape)
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (halal-certified)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or halal-certified cream substitute)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (halal-certified)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the sauce and stir to combine. Then add the cooked pasta and toss gently until everything is well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Choose short pasta shapes like penne or fusilli that hold sauce well. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Rotisserie chicken seasoning adds extra flavor. Avoid overheating cream-based sauces to prevent separation.