Chicken and Peas with Pasta Recipe

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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!

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Chicken and Peas with Pasta Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 450 calories, 25 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 397 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken and Peas with Pasta in Country Chicken Cookbook , p48