High Protein Chicken Broccoli Pasta Ready in 35 Minutes
A quick, creamy high-protein pasta with rotisserie chicken, tender broccoli, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in 35 minutes for a healthy, satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 oz penne or rotini pasta
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup plain Greek yogurt OR 4 oz light cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water. Add broccoli in last 3 min. Drain.
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In skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion 4–5 min. Add garlic and cook 30 sec.
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Stir in chicken. Cook 2–3 min.
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Add broth. Reduce heat. Stir in yogurt or cream cheese until smooth.
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Add pasta and broccoli. Toss to coat.
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Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, and seasonings.
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Serve hot with garnish.
Notes
Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber. Substitute other veggies or protein as desired. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.