High-protein twist on classic Alfredo with Greek yogurt, rotisserie chicken, and pasta baked to golden perfection.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 3 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
02 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 2% or whole milk
03 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pasta
05 - 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
06 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce and Seasonings
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
→ Topping
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in Greek yogurt, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Do not boil.
06 - Fold in shredded rotisserie chicken and chopped spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts slightly.
07 - Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl and combine with sauce mixture. Mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
08 - Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
09 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
10 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
