Description
This quick and flavorful Rotisserie Chicken Pasta with Garlic, Herbs, and Olive Oil is perfect for any weeknight meal. It transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, delicious dish your family will love. Utilizing rotisserie chicken makes it a time-saving, budget-friendly option packed with rich flavors.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 16 oz penne or preferred type.
- Rotisserie Chicken: 2 cups chopped or shredded (about half a chicken).
- Olive Oil: 1/2 cup extra virgin.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted.
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced or grated.
- Salt: 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- Red Pepper Flakes: 1/4 teaspoon.
- Herbs: 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning.
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup grated.
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil pasta according to package instructions, generously salting the water. Add chopped rotisserie chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking to warm it through. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes over medium heat. Stir frequently until garlic turns golden (about 2 minutes). Add dried herbs at this stage if using.
- Combine and Serve:
- Toss the pasta and chicken with the garlic butter sauce. Mix in fresh parsley or Italian seasoning and grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with additional parmesan and herbs as garnish, if desired.