PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND PEAS

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

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/3 cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; set aside.
  • 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.
  • Remove from heat. Add pasta and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with more cheese, if desired.

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