Description
A quick and creamy Alfredo pasta made with leftover rotisserie chicken, rich Parmesan sauce, and your choice of cozy add-ins like spinach, mushrooms, or peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded leftover rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz fettuccine (or penne, linguine, or rotini)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 2 oz cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or ½ tsp dried basil + ½ tsp oregano)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: 1 cup baby spinach
- Optional: ½ cup sautéed mushrooms
- Optional: ½ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente (usually 9–11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add Parmesan and cream cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the shredded chicken. If using spinach, mushrooms, or peas, add them and cook until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Plate and top with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve warm with salad or garlic bread.
Notes
Don’t overheat after adding cheese to avoid curdling. Freshly grated Parmesan melts best. Store leftovers up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: alfredo, rotisserie chicken, pasta, creamy, quick dinner