Description
This high protein chicken broccoli pasta is creamy, comforting, and fast. Use rotisserie chicken for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces high-protein penne pasta
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Add the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccoli and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a blender, blend the cottage cheese and milk until completely smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and pour the cottage cheese mixture into the skillet, stirring gently until warmed through.
- Stir in the parmesan, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until melted and smooth.
- Add the pasta, broccoli, and shredded chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta evenly.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken should be fully cooked and heated through to 165°F before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American