Description
A simple, high-protein pasta dish featuring rotisserie chicken and broccoli for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cooked pasta. Mix well.
- Sprinkle with parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
- Substitute broccoli with spinach or zucchini if needed.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the dish is too dry.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg