Description
This High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a quick, nutritious, and satisfying meal. Tender rotisserie chicken, fresh broccoli, and whole wheat pasta are tossed in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce for a protein-packed dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz whole wheat pasta or your favorite pasta
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or light cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken and broccoli, stirring to combine and warm through.
- Pour in chicken broth and Greek yogurt or cream. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Mix well, and add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe can easily be meal-prepped. Substitute broccoli with other vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers. For extra protein, add a scoop of cottage cheese or an extra egg white into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: high protein pasta, rotisserie chicken pasta, broccoli pasta, creamy chicken pasta, healthy dinner, quick protein meal, weeknight dinner