Description
One rotisserie chicken, so many dinner possibilities! 🍗🍝 This easy chicken pasta is a great way to use leftovers and get a homemade dinner on the table with less work. Perfect for busy weeknights! 🙌
🍝 ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PASTA
Ingredients:
16 oz penne pasta
2–3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt (use ½ teaspoon if using salted butter)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or black pepper
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning or ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the pasta water to warm it through.
3. Drain the pasta and chicken, then return both to the pot.
4. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes or black pepper.
5. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant. If using dried Italian seasoning, add it to the sauce.
6. Pour the garlic sauce over the pasta and chicken. Add the fresh herbs (if using) and Parmesan cheese.
7. Toss everything together until well coated. Serve warm and enjoy! 🍝✨