Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo

🍝 Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo

Serves 4–6 · Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min

Ingredients

Alfredo

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water

Optional Arugula Salad

  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup pistachios
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Fresh lemon juice, for drizzling
  • Coarse salt
  • Thin strips of Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 12 oz fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. In a separate saucepan over medium-low heat, melt ¼ cup butter with 2 cups heavy cream, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and ¼ tsp nutmeg. Bring to a slight simmer, then reduce heat to low and let thicken until it coats the back of a spoon. Stir frequently.

  3. Return drained pasta to the pot. Add the Alfredo sauce and 2 cups shredded chicken. Stir over low heat until combined.

  4. Mix in 1 cup grated Parmesan. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water in ¼ cup increments until desired consistency.

  5. (Optional) Toss together arugula, tomatoes, and pistachios. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Top with coarse salt and Parmesan strips.

  6. Plate the Alfredo and serve alongside the salad for a fresh contrast.

Tips

  • Reserve pasta water before draining—it’s essential for adjusting sauce consistency
  • Stir the cream sauce frequently to prevent scalding
  • The arugula salad adds brightness and crunch but can be omitted for a simpler meal

🛒 Shopping List

Produce

  • (Optional) 4 cups baby arugula
  • (Optional) 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • (Optional) 1 lemon

Dairy

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for salad)

Meat

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about ½ chicken)

Pantry

  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • (Optional) ½ cup pistachios
  • (Optional) Extra-virgin olive oil

Attribution

Adapted from Simply Recipes – Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo