Description
This High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a creamy, satisfying meal packed with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a light garlic parmesan sauce. Quick, nutritious, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking, then drain.
- Make sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk, simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken and Italian seasoning. Heat through.
- Add cooked pasta and broccoli. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Do not boil after adding yogurt to prevent curdling. Add spinach or peas for extra vegetables. Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein pasta, chicken broccoli pasta, healthy chicken pasta, quick weeknight dinner
