One Pot Shredded Chicken Pasta (w/ Rotisserie Chicken)

If you have 30 minutes, you have time to get this Shredded Chicken Pasta on the table for dinner (with minimal effort)! This one pan dinner recipe is made with rotisserie chicken to keep things simple, plus it's packed with flavor from cajun seasoning, garlic, and crushed tomatoes. Finish it off with some cream and parmesan to give it the comfort food vibes every pasta deserves.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion (diced (about 1 cup))
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 2 tsp cajun seasoning (like Tony Chachere's brand)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth (plus more if needed)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb tubular pasta (like penne, ziti, etc)
• 3 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
• 1/2 - 1 cup parmesan cheese (about 1/2 - 1 ounce)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat, then add the oil. Once it is hot, add the onion and saute until it is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. 2Add the minced garlic, cajun seasoning, dried thyme, kosher salt, and pepper.. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3. 3Pour in the crushed tomatoes and cook the mixture for another 30 seconds, stirring well.
4. 4Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and uncooked pasta. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once it is boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat until it is simmering (for my oven that is low heat, but your burner may be a bit different). Simmer for 15 minutes.
5. 5After 15 minutes, remove the lid and add the chicken. Stir well and continue simmering uncovered for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through and the pasta is al dente (tender but with a slight chewiness).
6. 6Remove the pot from the stove and add the parmesan cheese to taste (I go for the whole 1 cup, but use as much as you like for flavor). The sauce may be a little loose at this point, but it will thicken up as it cools. Serve warm with extra parm or fresh thyme on top.