A creamy, high-protein pasta dish made with shredded rotisserie chicken, broccoli, and protein-rich pasta. Easy, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes.
8 oz high-protein pasta
3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or 4 oz cream cheese)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½–¾ cup reserved pasta water
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, dried Italian herbs
Cook pasta in salted boiling water. Add broccoli for last 2–3 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup water, then drain.
Sauté garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until fragrant (1 minute).
Stir in yogurt, Parmesan, and some pasta water. Mix until smooth.
Add chicken, pasta, and broccoli. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water as needed.
Season with salt, pepper, herbs, and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
To make dairy-free, use plant-based yogurt and vegan Parmesan. For gluten-free, use GF protein pasta. Keeps well in fridge for 3–4 days.