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High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Aaron
A macro-friendly, 35-minute creamy pasta dinner packed with protein using shredded rotisserie chicken and fresh broccoli.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 5 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • whisk
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne or rotini pasta
  • 1 lb broccoli florets
  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups milk (or half-and-half)
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook. 3 minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli florets to the boiling water.
  • Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli. Set aside.
  • In the same pot over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in milk and chicken broth. Simmer until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  • Add shredded chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Season with pepper and lemon juice.

Notes

Use chickpea pasta to increase protein further. Add red pepper flakes for heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 42gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword broccoli chicken pasta, healthy creamy pasta, high protein pasta, rotisserie chicken recipe
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