Rotini and shredded chicken in tangy cilantro-lime Greek yogurt sauce with garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta and Chicken
01 - 12 oz rotini pasta
02 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
→ Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
13 - 1/4 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
14 - Extra chopped cilantro
15 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Cook rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
02 - 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 - Toss cooked rotini and shredded chicken with the cilantro-lime yogurt sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately garnished with cotija or feta cheese, extra cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
