Description
Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake brings together juicy shredded chicken and tender pasta in a creamy, cheesy casserole that makes weeknight dinners totally delightful. Grab your favorite rotisserie chicken from the store, mix with pasta and a rich sauce, then bake until golden and bubbling for a comforting meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces rotisserie chicken
- 6 ounces high protein pasta
- 4 ounces broccoli florets
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces high protein cottage cheese
- 4 fluid ounces high protein milk
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 2 ounce chunk Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon Cantanzaro herbs
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 375°F, preparing a standard 9×13-inch baking dish for the upcoming pasta bake.
- Boil 6 ounces of high protein pasta according to package instructions. During the final 3 minutes of cooking, add 4 ounces chopped broccoli florets directly to the boiling water.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli mixture completely, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Chop 8 ounces of rotisserie chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring each chunk is roughly the same size.
- Create the creamy sauce by whisking together 8 ounces cottage cheese, 4 fluid ounces high protein milk, 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese, ½ teaspoon granulated garlic, and ½ teaspoon Cantanzaro herbs in a saucepan.
- Warm the sauce mixture over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the cheeses melt into a smooth consistency.
- Add 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese and the chopped chicken to the pasta mixture, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
- Pour the warm cheese sauce over the pasta, mixing thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese across the top, covering the surface completely.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for exactly 22 minutes, watching for the cheese to turn golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pasta bake to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Cottage cheese creates a creamy sauce without heavy cream, making this dish lighter and protein-packed.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds consistent flavor, but leftover roasted or grilled chicken works perfectly too.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular pasta with chickpea or rice pasta without changing other ingredients.
- To make this dish vegetarian, replace chicken with roasted vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or additional broccoli for protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 497 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg