Silky yogurt sauce coats whole-wheat pasta, juicy chicken, and bright broccoli florets in this satisfying one-skillet meal.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta & Vegetables
01 - 12 ounces whole-wheat penne or fusilli pasta
02 - 3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
→ Protein
03 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, white and dark meat mixed
→ Sauce
04 - ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
05 - ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
06 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnishing
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
14 - Extra grated Parmesan, optional
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add whole-wheat pasta and cook for 7 minutes. At the 5-minute mark, add broccoli florets so both finish cooking together. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
02 - In the same pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant while stirring constantly.
03 - Lower 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 reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
04 - Add shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked pasta, and broccoli to the pot. Gently toss to coat everything evenly. If 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.
