Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner

This Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a high-protein dish that brings the family together in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 480

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

12 oz Cavatelli can be swapped with any pasta type
2 cups Rotisserie Chicken shredded, can use leftover chicken

For the Flavor Base

1 cube Bouillon Cube or substitute with broth
2 tbsp Olive Oil or canola oil or butter
3 cloves Garlic minced, garlic powder can be used

For the Vegetables

2 cups Broccoli cut into small florets
2 cups Spinach or swap with kale

For the Creamy Sauce

1 cup Cottage Cheese or use Greek yogurt
1 cup Cauliflower steamed until soft
1 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast

For the Finishing Touch

1 tbsp Lemon Zest optional but recommended
to taste Black Pepper use freshly ground
2 tbsp Parsley freshly chopped for garnish

Equipment

pot
Skillet
Blender
Colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Blend the cottage cheese, steamed cauliflower, and 1 cup of parmesan cheese until smooth. Set aside.
Bring salted water to a boil, add cavatelli, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add broccoli and spinach, sauté for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is tender and spinach is wilted.
Stir in cooked cavatelli and shredded rotisserie chicken, ensuring even mixing. Cook for another minute.
Pour in the blended cottage cheese sauce, mix thoroughly, and add half of the reserved pasta water. Heat for 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in remaining parmesan, season with black pepper and lemon zest.
Serve in bowls, garnishing with chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, store pasta and sauce separately if making leftovers.

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