Description
A quick and delicious creamy pasta dish featuring rotisserie chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped spinach, cooking until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked penne pasta and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk.
- You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg