High Protein Chicken Broccoli Pasta (35-Minute Dinner)
Creamy, protein-packed pasta with rotisserie chicken and broccoli, tossed in a light Greek yogurt-Parmesan sauce. Ready in 35 minutes — ideal for meal prep or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 8 oz high-protein pasta (chickpea, whole wheat, or lentil)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2–3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli during last 3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Lower heat and stir in Greek yogurt, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add pasta water to thin as needed.
- Stir in chicken, pasta, and broccoli. Toss to coat and heat through.
- Serve hot, topped with extra cheese, herbs, or chili flakes.
Notes
Use chickpea pasta for extra protein. Swap Greek yogurt for blended cottage cheese. Reheats well with a splash of water.