Cilantro Lime Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Vibrant creamy pasta with shredded chicken and tangy cilantro-lime yogurt sauce. Fresh, flavorful, and ready in 40 minutes.

# 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
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# Steps:

01 - Cook rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain 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 and vibrant green.
03 - In a large bowl, toss cooked rotini and shredded chicken with cilantro-lime yogurt sauce until evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with cotija or feta cheese, extra cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce stays creamy without any heavy cream and tastes fresh and bright
  • Its ready in 40 minutes but looks and tastes like it took way longer
02 -
  • Do not overcook the pasta or it will turn mushy when tossed with the sauce
  • The sauce thickens up in the fridge, so add a splash of water when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Pour a little pasta water into the sauce if it seems too thick
  • The lime zest is crucial for that fragrant aroma hits you before you even take a bite
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