Description
Grilled Chicken with Creamy Pasta and Peas is a delightful meal that brings together succulent grilled chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and vibrant green peas to create a comforting dish your family will adore. Perfect for bustling weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking less than 30 minutes—but also versatile enough to adapt to your taste preferences. Whether you stick to the classic ingredients or add your favorite vegetables, this dish will surely impress everyone at the table. Enjoy a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that makes dining enjoyable for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless chicken breast or thigh
- 1 cup pasta (gemelli or penne)
- 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup cream or cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Thyme
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs. Grill in olive oil over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Boil salted water in a pot; cook pasta according to package instructions. In the last 2–3 minutes, add peas. Drain and return to pot.
- Stir in cream (or cream cheese), butter, salt, and pepper until well combined and heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg