Description
A quick and easy pasta dish combining tender rotisserie chicken with a fragrant garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta (or any shape you prefer)
- 2-3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped (about half a rotisserie chicken)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt (reduce by half if using salted butter)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or ground black pepper)
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (or ¼ cup fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil)
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the chopped rotisserie chicken to warm through.
- Drain the pasta and chicken together, then return to the pot.
- In a small saucepan, heat olive oil, butter, minced garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat, stirring for about 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant. If using dried Italian seasoning, add it now.
- Pour the garlic sauce over the drained pasta and chicken, add Parmesan cheese and any fresh herbs, and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider mixing steamed vegetables into the pasta. This dish can be made ahead or stored for several days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian