# What You Need:
→ Pasta & Vegetables
01 - 12 ounces whole-wheat penne or fusilli pasta
02 - 3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
→ Protein
03 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, mixed white and dark meat
→ Sauce
04 - ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
05 - ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
06 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
14 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese, optional
# Step-by-step guide:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add whole-wheat pasta and cook for 7 minutes. At the 5-minute mark, add broccoli florets so both finish cooking simultaneously. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
02 - In the same pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
03 - Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gradually add reserved pasta water in small batches, stirring continuously until the sauce achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
04 - Add shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked pasta, and broccoli to the pot. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. If sauce is too thick, add additional pasta water as needed.
05 - Stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
06 - Divide pasta among serving bowls, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately.
