Vibrant pasta with tender chicken in a tangy cilantro-lime yogurt sauce. Creamy, fresh, and ready in under an hour.
# What You 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, or to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
13 - 1/4 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
14 - Extra chopped cilantro
15 - Lime wedges
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling 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, garlic, olive oil, 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 sauce over the mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Taste the dish and adjust salt, pepper, lime juice, or spices as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
05 - Divide into serving portions and top with crumbled cotija or feta cheese, additional fresh cilantro, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
