Pasta with Chicken and Peas

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

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

Ingredients

  • 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 ½ cups)

  • 1 tablespoon cold butter

  • cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, if desired

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; set aside.

  2. 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.

  3. Remove from heat. Add pasta and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with more cheese, if desired.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, March 2005

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