Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli
Servings: 5
Calories: 499kcal
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
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 156mg7%
Potassium 647mg18%
Carbohydrates 80g27%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 660IU13%
Vitamin C 54.4mg66%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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