Cilantro Lime Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

Tender shredded chicken and rotini in a creamy, tangy cilantro-lime yogurt sauce with fresh lime and garlic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta and Chicken

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

→ Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce

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

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander and set aside.
02 - While pasta cooks, combine Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth with a vibrant green color.
03 - Transfer cooked pasta and shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour the cilantro-lime yogurt sauce over the mixture and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
04 - Taste the pasta dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
05 - Divide into serving bowls and immediately garnish with crumbled cotija or feta cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt sauce feels indulgent but comes together in literally two minutes
  • Its one of those rare meals that everyone actually agrees on, even the picky eater at your table
02 -
  • The sauce can turn a little greyish if you make it way ahead, so blend it right before tossing with pasta
  • Dont skip the lime zest, its the secret ingredient that makes people ask whats in this
03 -
  • Invest the two minutes to zest your lime properly, it makes a huge difference
  • Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes after blending to let the garlic mellow out
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