Chicken Broccoli Rotini

Apr 15, 2021

Chicken Broccoli Rotini

Use up your roasted chicken on this healthy favorite pasta dish made with whole-grain pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound whole-grain rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup broccoli florets steamed
  • 1 cup roasted chicken breast steamed
  • 1 cup arugula or beet greens

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander.
  2. Pour the chicken broth and corn starch into a saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the broccoli, chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Reheat until the mixture comes to a boil and remove from the stove.
  4. Add the yogurt. Pour all into a serving dish and garnish with the baby beet greens or arugula.

Notes

Chef's Tips: Feel free to mix it up with other proteins, beans, and veggies. The yogurt makes the pasta creamy and gives the cheese flavor a boost.
Nutrition Facts: each 1 cup serving: 273 calories, 3g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 32mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 1g sugars, 22g protein.
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