Creamy Chicken Pasta Bowl with Avocado, Veggies & Herb Sauce
Discover the delightful blend of flavors in this Creamy Chicken Pasta Bowl with Avocado, Veggies & Herb Sauce. This recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious herb-infused sauce that comes together in just 40 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. The best part? You can easily customize it to fit your dietary preferences or use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Serve it up for a family dinner or enjoy leftovers throughout the week—either way, it’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g rotini pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, cilantro)
- Olive oil, garlic powder, salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted water according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Steam the broccoli for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender; rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook cubed chicken seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, olive oil, fresh herbs, salt & pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble bowls with pasta as the base; top with chicken, avocado, tomato, cucumber, broccoli, corn, and herb sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg