Johnsonville® Flame Grilled Lemon Chicken Pasta

The pasta is accompanied with red peppers, garlic, peas or asparagus, Flame Grilled Chicken.

Johnsonville® Flame Grilled Lemon Chicken Pasta

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 package (9 ounces) Johnsonville® Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper or Garlic and Herb chicken breasts, halved and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups frozen peas or 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cooked bowtie pasta (about 4 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or thyme, chopped

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, saute the pepper and peas or asparagus in olive oil and butter for 6 minutes or until crisp tender; add garlic and saute an additional minute.
  • 2. Add cream cheese, chicken broth, lemon zest and salt.
  • 3. Cook until smooth; add the chicken and pasta.
  • 4. Cook until heated through.
  • 5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and herbs.