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Bowl of Cozy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Pasta topped with Parmesan and parsley.

Cozy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Recipe

  • Author: Elyse
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A cozy, creamy weeknight pasta dish made with leftover rotisserie chicken, a splash of cream, and plenty of Parmesan.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded leftover rotisserie chicken
  • 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, shells — anything goes)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1–2 handfuls baby spinach or frozen peas
  • Garnish: fresh parsley, extra Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta until just al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
    Creamy pasta with black pepper in a stainless steel skillet on a gas stovetop, no steam.
    Fettuccine gently simmering in a rich, creamy sauce — the coziest base for your leftover rotisserie chicken pasta.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any bits from the pan. Add the cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken. Add spinach or peas if using. Warm everything through.
    Creamy sauce with shredded rotisserie chicken, peas, and spinach simmering in a skillet.
    Rotisserie chicken, baby spinach, and peas come together in a rich, creamy sauce — the heart of this cozy pasta dish.
  5. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat. Use pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
    Cozy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Pasta with peas, Parmesan, and parsley in a stainless steel skillet.
    This Cozy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Pasta is tossed with creamy sauce, green peas, and finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve warm, garnished with parsley and more Parmesan.

Notes

Great for using up leftover rotisserie chicken. Feel free to swap in different veggies or pasta shapes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy chicken, rotisserie chicken recipe, easy dinner

Find it online: https://elyserecipes.com/leftover-rotisserie-chicken-pasta-recipe