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A rich and creamy pasta dish packed with protein using rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, and broccoli. A healthy dinner ready in 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (skin removed)
  • 8 oz protein pasta (chickpea or lentil based)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta in salted water. 3 minutes before done, add broccoli to the pot.
  • Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli.
  • In the empty pot over low heat, sauté garlic. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in yogurt, parmesan, lemon juice, and splash of hot pasta water until smooth.
  • Add chicken, pasta, and broccoli. Toss to coat, adding more water if needed.
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