Lighter Creamy Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Chicken, peas, and creamy sauce create a lighter, satisfying meal in minutes—comfort food reimagined.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta & Protein

01 - 12 ounces dried pasta of choice
02 - 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

→ Sauce

03 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
04 - 1/4 cup light cream cheese
05 - 1 cup frozen green peas

# Directions:

01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water following package instructions. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.
02 - Add shredded cooked chicken, chicken broth, and cream cheese to the hot pasta. Stir over low heat until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce becomes smooth and lightly thickened.
03 - Fold in frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are just heated through. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses common pantry staples you may already have
  • Ready in under thirty minutes with minimal fuss
  • Lower in fat than classic creamy pastas so you can enjoy it any night
  • Family friendly flavor that even picky eaters enjoy
  • Perfect for using up leftover cooked chicken and bits of frozen peas
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber to keep you full
  • Kid approved for even the pickiest eaters
  • Versatile base recipe works with leftover turkey or other vegetables
03 -
  • Always salt your pasta water generously as this makes a noticeable difference
  • When selecting cream cheese use the brick style not whipped for a smoother sauce
  • Do not overcook the peas as their bright flavor is best when just barely heated through

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