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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Recipe

This creamy rotisserie chicken pasta is a comforting, family-friendly dinner that comes together quickly using store-bought rotisserie chicken for that slow-roasted flavor everyone loves. It's a one-pot creamy pasta that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality weeknight comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favorite shape)
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Add frozen peas and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

The starchy pasta water helps create a silky, restaurant-quality sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta. Shred the chicken while still warm for the most tender results.