Description
This High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is creamy, satisfying, and easy to make. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time while delivering a protein-packed dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz high-protein pasta (chickpea or protein-enriched)
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken and warm through.
- Lower heat and stir in Greek yogurt, Parmesan, and reserved pasta water.
- Add pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss until coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
💡 Tip: Use chickpea or lentil pasta for even more protein. If the sauce thickens too much, add extra pasta water a tablespoon at a time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: high protein pasta, rotisserie chicken pasta, chicken broccoli pasta, healthy dinner, meal prep pasta