Description
This High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a quick and healthy dinner option packed with protein and veggies. Tender rotisserie chicken, broccoli, and whole wheat pasta come together in a creamy, flavorful sauce perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta or penne
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt or cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the pot. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked pasta, and broccoli to the skillet.
- Stir in Greek yogurt or cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Swap in your favorite vegetables like spinach or peas for variety. For a richer sauce, use half-and-half or light cream instead of Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot / Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: rotisserie chicken pasta, high protein dinner, broccoli pasta, quick healthy meal
