Best 7 Chicken Pasta Peas Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Pasta with Peas recipe, an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dish combines tender chicken, vibrant peas, and succulent pasta in a creamy and flavorful sauce. Perfectly balanced and bursting with freshness, it's a delightful meal that promises to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Our comprehensive guide includes two variations sure to delight pasta enthusiasts of all levels. The first recipe presents a creamy and indulgent version, featuring a velvety sauce that lovingly embraces the chicken, peas, and pasta, creating a harmonious and comforting dish. The second recipe introduces a vibrant and refreshing twist, showcasing a zesty and tangy sauce that invigorates the palate with its lively flavors. Both variations offer a unique culinary experience, allowing you to tailor the dish to your personal preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND PEAS WITH PASTA



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This creamy noodle dinner has a savory, satisfying flavor that just says "home". Unfortunately, everyone likes it so much there are never any leftovers!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, saute chicken in oil over medium heat until browned. Add onion, pepper and garlic; saute until tender. Add peas, broth, cream, Italian seasoning and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Add pasta and Parmesan cheese; simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts :

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND PEAS



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This is an especially quick and easy meal when using leftover Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt and pepper
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 cup reserved Lemon Sauce, see Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 reserved cooked chicken half, skin removed, meat shredded (1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/3 cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; set aside.
  • Add lemon sauce to pot. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Add peas and chicken; cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in butter until incorporated.
  • Remove from heat. Add pasta and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with more cheese, if desired.

BROTH PESTO WITH PASTA, PEAS, AND CHICKEN



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A deliciously creamy pasta dish that doesn't use any cream. The vegetable broth mixed with fresh pesto makes a very flavorful sauce. You can use real chicken but you should try the Quorn® stuff -- it's really good.

Provided by elizabeth

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package seashell pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped spring onions
1 (12 ounce) package Quorn™ Chicken-Style Recipe Tenders
1 cup sweet peas
3 tablespoons pesto sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place the vegetable broth into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta, and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta, and reserve broth.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in half the spring onions; cook and stir until the onions begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the vegetarian chicken-style pieces. Cook until vegetarian pieces are browned, about 3 minutes per side, then stir in remaining onion and green peas. Pour 1/2 cup of reserved vegetable broth into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, cook for 1 to 2 minutes to cook the peas, and stir in the pasta and pesto sauce. Mix in an additional 1/2 cup of broth to form a creamy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 740.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PEAS PASTA DINNER



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This came my way via an e-mail recipe share. It was originally a dinner cooked in the oven at 350 for an hour but I made it in the crockpot with wonderful results. I tweaked the cheese to suit my tastes so you can reduce it if you're not a cheese lover.

Provided by ktenille

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1 lb frozen peas (thawed)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
6 -8 cups cooked pasta (buttered)

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into strips and place into greased crockpot.
  • Combine alfredo sauce, peas and cheese and mix well.
  • Spoon peas mix over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
  • Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 382.7, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 38.6

CHICKEN PASTA & PEAS



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My wife and I invented this dish while we were dating and today, our kids LOVE it. It's a simple dish that's easy to prepare and VERY tasty. For the Cajun Seasoning, we use Chef Paul Prudhomme's Poultry Magic® but your favorite cajun seasoning can be substituted.

Provided by Cremon

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 -1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
5 1/2 ounces of dried spaghetti or 5 1/2 ounces angel hair pasta
1 1/2 cups fresh peas or 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/3 cup butter
4 tablespoons cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to manufacturer's package directions.
  • After pasta is cooked - Slice off a piece of butter and put into a hot skillet.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and cook chicken until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Turn the heat up to high, add cooked pasta, peas and remaining butter.
  • As soon as the butter is melted, add the Cajun Seasoning and stir to distribute completely.
  • Cook for another minute or two and serve.

ONE POT CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA WITH PEAS



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced 3/4 inch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot finedly diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups half and half
8 ounces linguine broken in half
1 1/4 cups peas cooked
1 basil bunch chiffonade
1 lemon juice and zest
1/2 cup parm cheese grated

Steps:

  • 1. melt 1 T butter in dutch oven over med high heat. Add chicken and season gnerously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides about 4-6 min. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • 2. Add remaining T of butter. Once melted, add shallot and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened about 2 min Add garlice and cook about 1 min. Add in flour and cook, stirring for another minute. Add in chicken broth and half and half. Whisk to combine. Add back inthe chiciken along with the pasta dna a large sprig of basil. Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, then immediately reduce toa simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 min. Remove basil and discard.
  • 3. Add in peas, lemon juice and zest. Cook for an additinal minute. Stir in parm and chopped basil. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN BACON AND PEAS



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Categories     Chicken     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Simmer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz. Shell pasta
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/2 lb Bacon
3/4 lb Chicken breasts, boneless
1 cup Peas, frozen
2 tbs. Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta. Meanwhile, cut bacon into 1'' pieces. Cut chicken into 1/2 wide strips. Fry bacon until crisp. Remove and drain. Pour off all but 3 Tablespoons of fat. Fry chicken in fat over Medium-High heat until brown. Add peas, bacon, salt and pepper. Cook about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add drained pasta and grated parmesan cheese. Toss and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and meat will give your pasta dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is a key ingredient in Italian cooking, and it can make a big difference in the flavor of your pasta dish.
  • Season your pasta dish well. Salt, pepper, and garlic are essential seasonings for pasta. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make pasta, so don't be afraid to try new things. You might be surprised at what you create!

Conclusion:

Pasta is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a pasta dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these pasta recipes a try.

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