Description
Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a quick, creamy, and savory dinner combining shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh broccoli, smoky turkey bacon, and a luscious plant-based cheese sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this wholesome and flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Vegetables
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 slices smoky turkey bacon, chopped
Pasta
- 8 oz fusilli, penne, or preferred short pasta (gluten-free if desired)
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup creamy plant-based cheese, shredded or diced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta and broccoli: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking to keep them tender but crisp. Drain pasta and broccoli together and set aside.
- Cook the turkey bacon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crisp and golden. Remove from skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Make the creamy sauce: In the same skillet with turkey bacon drippings, sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Stir in plant-based milk, plant-based cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent. Simmer gently, stirring regularly, until cheese melts and sauce thickens smoothly.
- Combine everything: Add shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked pasta, broccoli, and crispy turkey bacon to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat with sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste. Warm through gently for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Dish the pasta into bowls or plates. Optionally, sprinkle extra plant-based cheese or fresh herbs on top for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use warm chicken to help flavors meld quickly.
- Add broccoli toward the end of pasta cooking to keep it crisp and bright.
- Stir sauce frequently while melting plant-based cheese to prevent lumps.
- Adjust garlic, salt, and spices to taste before serving.
- A splash of reserved pasta water can be added to thin the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: rotisserie chicken pasta, broccoli pasta, creamy pasta, turkey bacon pasta, quick dinner, plant-based cheese, gluten-free pasta
