Description
High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta – a quick, creamy, and protein-packed pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes! Using rotisserie chicken and a Greek yogurt-based sauce, this healthier creamy pasta is loaded with tender broccoli, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep!
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
- 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.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 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.
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- 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.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Do not let the sauce boil after adding Greek yogurt – keep heat medium-low to prevent curdling.
- Reserved pasta water is starchy and helps the sauce cling to the pasta perfectly.
- Substitute rotisserie chicken with any leftover cooked chicken or turkey.
- Use whole wheat or chickpea pasta for even more protein and fiber.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or spinach for extra flavor and vegetables.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free yogurt and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Top with crispy bacon or toasted breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated with a splash of broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Boil, Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-American