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Penne with Chicken and Olives

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    10 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    25 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    6

Made with rotisserie chicken, this simple but delicious pasta makes a quick and easy dinner that’s satisfying any night of the week.

Recipe tags: chicken base, easy difficulty, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 lb penne
¼ cup butter, divided and cut into cubes
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pitted green olives, halved
½ cup dry white wine
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
1½ cup shredded rotisserie chicken
¼ finely chopped fresh parsley
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

  • 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in olives and cook for 1 minute. Stir in wine and bring to boil; cook for 1 minute.

  • 3

    Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and Roasted Chicken Base; bring to boil. Stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

  • 4

    Toss sauce with pasta and reserved cooking liquid until well coated. Remove from heat and swirl in remaining butter. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tip: If preferred, lemon juice can be substituted for white wine.