Tender rotisserie chicken, fresh broccoli, and penne tossed in a silky Greek yogurt and Parmesan sauce. A quick, protein-packed meal.
# Components:
→ Pasta & Vegetables
01 - 12 ounces whole-wheat penne or fusilli pasta
02 - 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
→ Protein
03 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, mixed white and dark meat
→ Sauce
04 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
05 - 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
14 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole-wheat pasta and cook for 7 minutes. At the 5-minute mark, add the broccoli florets so both finish cooking together. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
02 - In the same pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
03 - Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gradually add reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
04 - Add shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked pasta, and broccoli to the pot. Gently toss to coat everything evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add another splash of pasta water.
05 - Stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
06 - Divide pasta among bowls, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately.
