Garlic & Herb Rotisserie Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 16 ozpenne pasta
- 2 cchopped rotisserie chicken
about 1/2 rotisserie
- ½ cextra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tbspunsalted butter
- 4garlic cloves
minced
- 1 tspsalt
reduce by half if butter is salted
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
or ground pepper
- ¼ cchopped flat-leaf parsley or
- 2 tbspitalian seasoning
- ¼ cparmesan cheese
Directions
Cook the pasta:
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce.
- 2
A couple of minutes before draining the water, when the pasta is nearly done but a little tough, add the chopped chicken to the pasta. This will heat up the chopped chicken and make it moist again.
- 3
Drain the water and return the pasta and chicken to the pot.
Make the sauce:
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes or ground black pepper. Cook the mixture for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is toasted to a golden color and fragrant but not burned. If you're using Italian seasoning, add it to the sauce to soften the seasonings. Turn off the heat.
Combine:
- 1
Pour the garlic sauce over the pasta, and add the fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce.
Garlic & Herb Rotisserie Chicken Pasta
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About this Recipe
Looking for a delicious and incredibly easy chicken dinner idea that comes together in a flash? This Garlic & Herb Rotisserie Chicken Pasta transforms simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal perfect for any busy weeknight.
The genius of this chicken pasta lies in using store-bought rotisserie chicken, which brings rich flavor and moisture without any extra cooking time. Paired with a luscious olive oil and butter sauce infused with abundant garlic and fragrant herbs, it's a symphony of savory tastes that feels both comforting and elevated.
Prepare for a hearty bowl of penne pasta coated in an aromatic, glossy sauce. Each bite offers tender pieces of seasoned rotisserie chicken, bright notes from fresh parsley or a classic blend of Italian seasoning, and a gentle, warming kick from red pepper flakes. The rich combination of extra-virgin olive oil, creamy unsalted butter, and copious minced garlic creates a deeply flavorful base, all crowned with salty Parmesan cheese. It’s a winning, quick recipe that delivers on big flavors without the fuss.
Customization & Variations
Easily adapt this Garlic & Herb Rotisserie Chicken Pasta to your pantry and preferences. If fresh flat-leaf parsley isn't available, Italian seasoning is a perfect stand-in for the herbal notes. For a touch less heat, you can omit the red pepper flakes entirely or use regular ground black pepper instead. Remember to adjust the salt amount if you opt for salted butter.
This robust chicken pasta is a fantastic standalone meal, hearty enough on its own. Serve it warm for a comforting family dinner or a quick solo indulgence.