Description
This High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a creamy, comforting, easy recipe that turns simple ingredients into a satisfying quick dinner. Packed with tender rotisserie chicken, broccoli, pasta, and a light Parmesan sauce, it is perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinner planning, high protein meal prep, and family-friendly food ideas when you need a cozy but balanced meal.
Ingredients
12 ounces penne pasta
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente. Add the broccoli during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
4. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
5. Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss until well coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Keep the heat moderate after adding the Greek yogurt so the sauce stays smooth and creamy.
Cut the broccoli into small florets so it cooks quickly and mixes evenly with the pasta.
Reserve pasta water before draining because it helps thin the sauce without losing flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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