Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Nov 11, 2014
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Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 pound gluten-free pasta of choice
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt, use non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free
- ½ cup milk of choice, plus more if needed
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Red chili flakes, to taste (optional)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and chopped or shredded
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, omit for dairy-free
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the yogurt, ½ cup milk, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Add more milk if needed to create desired consistency. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Set aside.
- When the pasta is almost al dente, add the broccoli to water and blanch for 60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the chicken, broccoli, and yogurt sauce. Toss to coat. Serve immediately garnished with freshly grated Parmesan, if using.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 34gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 647mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 660IUVitamin C: 54.4mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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