High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta (35-Minute Recipe) combines tender chicken, broccoli, and pasta in a creamy, protein-rich sauce for a quick and satisfying meal.
3 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cook pasta in salted water.
Add broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking.
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Sauté garlic in olive oil.
Add chicken and warm through.
Stir in cream cheese and broth until smooth.
Add Parmesan and combine.
Toss pasta and broccoli with sauce, adjusting with pasta water if needed.
Season and serve warm.
Use high-protein pasta for additional protein.
Add reserved pasta water for creamier texture.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to four days.