Cilantro Lime Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

Tender chicken and rotini pasta combined with a vibrant cilantro-lime yogurt sauce for a fresh dinner.

# 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 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
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, or to taste
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Boil rotini pasta in a large pot of salted water following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Blend Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth and vibrant.
03 - In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta and shredded chicken with the cilantro-lime yogurt sauce until evenly coated.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust salt and seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with crumbled cotija or feta cheese, extra cilantro, and lime wedges as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt sauce tastes indulgent but keeps things light and fresh
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something much more complicated
02 -
  • The sauce thickens up as it sits, so if you are making this ahead, thin it with a splash of water or extra lime juice before serving
  • This dish actually tastes better after the flavors have had 15 minutes to mingle together
03 -
  • Room temperature yogurt blends more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
  • Reserve a splash of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed
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