Creamy cilantro-lime yogurt sauce with tender chicken and rotini pasta. Fresh, flavorful, and prepared in just 40 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to 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, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and vibrant green in color.
03 - Transfer cooked rotini and shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour cilantro-lime sauce over the mixture and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
04 - Taste the dish and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
05 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Top with crumbled cheese, additional cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
