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Ultimate Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta - Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This irresistible creamy rotisserie chicken pasta comes together in under 30 minutes, transforming store-bought rotisserie chicken into a luxurious, comforting pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights. The creamy sauce clings perfectly to every strand of pasta while the tender rotisserie chicken adds incredible flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add cream cheese and whisk until completely smooth and incorporated into the sauce.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Continue cooking until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For the creamiest sauce, use room temperature cream cheese and bring dairy ingredients to room temperature before starting to prevent curdling. Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate time-saver but you can use leftover cooked chicken or quickly pan-sear chicken breasts.