This Alfredo-style Creamy Chicken Pasta Skillet is a quick and easy option for lunch or a light dinner. It’s packed with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and pasta, all tossed in a rich, cheesy sauce.
What is not to love about this alfredo-style skillet dinner? It’s a creamy, cheesy, chicken and fresh veggies dinner that can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. Using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken is the key to a quick and easy dinner!
If you like this recipe, you will love our rasta pasta and chicken tortellini alfredo. All you need is a tossed green salad and some crusty bread to make a complete meal.
What you can do with a store-bought rotisserie chicken:
There are magical meals in store for you and endless ideas with a rotisserie chicken. A whole rotisserie chicken can feed a hungry family for a Sunday dinner with oven-roasted potatoes, carrots and a tossed green salad.
Anytime you need a quick dinner or lunch is a good time to pick up one of those hot, ready-to-eat rotisserie chickens. This creamy chicken pasta skillet is one of our favorite, quick recipes for either lunch or dinner.
What you need to make this Creamy Chicken Pasta Skillet:
- Dry pasta
- Olive oil and Butter
- Garlic, and Garlic powder
- White wine
- Milk, Cream, and Cream Cheese
- Rotisserie chicken
- Broccoli
- Red bell pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Let’s put this Chicken Pasta Skillet Dinner Together:
Here is a quick look at how easy it is to make this skillet dinner.
- Cook the pasta.
- Make the sauce.
- Steam the veggies.
- Combine everything in the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and chicken until heated thoroughly then combine the pasta and veggies.
Tips for success
Choosing and cooking the pasta
You can choose whatever shape you have on hand for the pasta. Cook it according to the package directions. When it is al-dente, drain it, return it to the pot and toss it with a bit of oil to prevent it from sticking together. Cover the pot and set it aside while you make the sauce.
The creamy, cheesy sauce
When you make the sauce, use a large skillet so you have plenty of room to toss everything together. Don’t boil the sauce, just keep it at a low simmer and stir it fairly frequently.
About the veggies
Save time by steaming the broccoli and red pepper while the sauce is simmering. Do not overcook the veggies, it only takes a couple of minutes to steam them. You want them to be brightly colored and crisp. Transfer the veggies from the saucepan to a plate. If you leave them sitting in the hot saucepan covered with a lid they will surely continue cooking and you risk overcooking.
That’s it! Add a tossed green salad or fresh fruit and some crusty bread and dinner is ready!
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Creamy Chicken Pasta Skillet
Ingredients
Cook the Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta any shape, cooked according to manufacturers’ instructions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 stick of butter 4 ounces
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounces rotisserie chicken cut into bite size pieces
For the Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets steamed
- 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced and steamed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain and return to the cooking pot. Toss with the olive oil to prevent sticking, cover the pan and reserve.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the wine, milk and cream. Stir in the cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring frequently.
- While the sauce is simmering, steam the broccoli and red pepper in a covered saucepan for 2 minutes, do not over cook. They should be bright-colored and crisp.
- When the sauce has thickened, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Taste the sauce and add salt/pepper as needed. Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer 1 or 2 minutes until the chicken has reheated.
- Add the cooked pasta, broccoli and red pepper, tossing to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken breasts or thighs can be substituted for rotisserie chicken. I like to keep a supply of cooked chicken breasts in the refrigerator for quick lunches or full-meal salads.
- Leftover baked chicken is also a good choice for this pasta skillet
- Chicken broth can be used in place of wine
- Frozen broccoli can be used if fresh is not available. Thaw throughly, then steam lightly.
mimi rippee
Monday 27th of July 2020
Anything that involves a bechamel, I'm in! this is really lovely and simple.
Dahn Boquist
Monday 27th of July 2020
Thanks Mimi