Cilantro Lime Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Tender chicken and rotini in a tangy cilantro-lime yogurt sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta and Chicken

01 - 12 oz rotini pasta
02 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast

→ Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce

03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tsp lime zest
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

13 - 1/4 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
14 - Extra chopped cilantro
15 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Boil rotini pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Process until smooth and vibrant green.
03 - Transfer cooked pasta and shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour the cilantro-lime sauce over the top and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately topped with crumbled cotija or feta cheese, additional cilantro, and lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt sauce feels indulgent while keeping things light and protein packed
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
02 -
  • The sauce will thin out slightly as it coats the hot pasta, so blend it until thick and creamy
  • If reheating leftovers, add a splash of water or more yogurt to revive the sauce's consistency
03 -
  • If your sauce tastes too sharp, blend in half an avocado for creaminess without changing the flavor profile
  • For a dairy free version, use plain coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt
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