This quick and creamy pasta dish features shredded rotisserie chicken, garlic, cream, and spinach. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or small family meal.
Servings 4servings
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2cupsshredded rotisserie chickenUse cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
8ozpasta (penne or fettuccine)Swap penne for fettuccine if desired.
1cupheavy creamUse warm cream to keep the sauce smooth.
1/2cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheeseAdd more for a stronger cheese flavor.
3clovesgarlic, mincedSauté until fragrant.
1cuplow-sodium chicken brothUse warm to help thicken the sauce.
2cupsfresh spinachAdd last to wilt.
1tbspolive oilFor sautéing the garlic.
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet; stir well and let simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in shredded chicken and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about two minutes.
Combining and Serving
Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.