Grilled Italian Chicken with Veggies & Bow Tie Pasta

posted by Katie on August 26, 2013

I’m so excited to share this recipe with you today. Its a recipe I cook often yet I’ve never shared it with the world and today I’m sharing it for a very special occassion. It’s my dear friend Aggie’s surprise virtual baby shower! If you’ve never visited Aggie’s Kitchen before, head on over there asap and check out her fresh and healthy recipes that the whole family will love. Aggie and I live near each other and I’ve had the opportunity to get to hang out with her in real life a few times now. We also randomly text message each other on any given day. Can I just tell you that I love the girl! We both eat very much alike… mainly vegetarian and every now and then will eat some meat. When I started brainstorming about what I would bring to her virtual baby shower this recipe came to mind.

This is the ideal flexitarian meal to make. I’m pretty sure once Aggie reads this recipe she’ll be making it for her family. Tons of veggies and pasta in a light cream sauce and best of all the meat is on the side. So for those who want to partake in the meat you top the chicken right on top of the pasta! I know Aggie likes to eat healthy but today she can indulge a little with a cream sauce in this pasta!

Like I said, I’ve been making this recipe for years and continue to make this recipe for friends and family or just for myself and my husband. It’s also perfect for a pot luck or baby shower. Take a look at all the delicious food everyone has brought to this beautiful virtual baby shower for our deer friend Aggie!

Appetizers

Sundried Tomato Hummus from Robyn of Add a Pinch

Melon & Prosicutto Balls from Paula of bell’alimento

Bruschetta from Sheila of Eat2gather

Jalapeno Poppers from Ali of Gimme Some Oven

Grilled Naan White Pizza Bites from Jamie of Mom’s Cooking Club

Watermelon Feta Bites with Basil Olive Oil from Sandy of Reluctant Entertainer

Pesto Caprese Fried Wontons from Julie of The Little Kitchen

Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Crostini from Cheryl of TidyMom

Drinks

Toasted Coconut Milkshakes from Bev of Bev Cooks

Lemon Cream Soda from Angie of Eclectic Recipes

Peach Sorbet Bellini and Spritzers from Shaina of Food for My Family

Non Alcoholic Berry Spritzer from Lisa of Jersey Girl Cooks

Virgin Peach & Raspberry Bellinis from Milisa of Miss in the Kitchen

Italian Basil Sparkling Lemonade from Marly of Namely Marly

Italian Sodas from Laura of Real Mom Kitchen

Cafe Mocha Punch from Amy of She Wears Many Hats

Salads

Italian Chopped Salad in a Jar {with Creamy Caesar Dressing} from Brenda of a farmgirl’s dabbles

Caprese Salad with Mozzarella Crisps from Christine of Cook the Story

Pesto Pasta Stuffed Tomatoes from Suzanne of Kokocooks

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad from Liz of The Lemon Bowl

Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella from Rachel of Rachel Cooks

Chickpea, Avocado, & Feta Salad from Maria of Two Peas and Their Pod

Lentil and Chickpea Layered Salad from Lisa of With Style & Grace

Entrees

Chicken Cacciatore from Meagan of A Zesty Bite

Zucchini, Bell Pepper & Edamame Stir-Fry from Cassie of Bake Your Day

Potato-Crusted Vegetarian Quiche with Zucchini, Tomatoes & Feta from Dara of Cookin’ Canuck

“Straw & Hay” Tagliatelle in Cream Sauce from Flavia of Flavia’s Flavors

Grilled Naan Pizza with Summer Veggies & Turkey Sausage from Kelley of Mountain Mama Cooks

Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Panini from Kathy of Panini Happy

Desserts

Fresh Blueberry Shortbread with Lemon Cream Frosting from Sommer of A Spicy Perspective

Crostata di Mango from Lora of Cake Duchess

Italian Ice from Kristen of Dine & Dish

Roasted Banana and Nutella S’mores Bruschetta from Jenny of Picky Palate

Italian Cream Cake from Deborah of Taste and Tell

Panna cotta from Leslie of The hungry housewife

Fortune Cookies from Shari of Tickled Red

Baby Vanilla Bean Scones a la Starbucks from Tara of Unsophisticook

Katie Original Recipe

Grilled Italian Chicken with Veggies & Bow Tie Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4

Grilled Italian Chicken with Veggies & Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients

1lb Chicken Breast
McCormick Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning
12 oz Bow-tie Pasta
1 tbsp salt
12 oz. Broccoli Florets
10 oz. matchstick carrots
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup salted butter
1 tbsp garlic, minced
8 oz. baby bella sliced mushrooms
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp parsley
1/8 tsp red pepper

Directions

Preheat grill to medium heat. While grill is preheating, rinse and clean chicken breast and season liberally with McCormick Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning. Cook on the grill for 15 minutes, flipping half way or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from the grill and tent with tin foil until ready to serve.
While the chicken is cooking on the grill cook the pasta for 10 minutes then add in broccoli and carrots and cook for 3 additional minutes, then drain into a colander.
In the same pot add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup salted butter and melt on medium heat for 1 minute. Then add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and for 1 minute. Then add mushrooms and and frozen peas and cook for 3 minutes.
Once mushrooms are cooked then add the pasta/veggie combo back into the pot followed by 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir well and cook for five minutes.
Slice chicken diagonally, dish pasta into bowls and top with grilled chicken if desired.

Notes

For more heat add 1/8 tsp additional red pepper flakes to the pasta.

https://www.katiescucina.com/grilled-chicken-with-veggie-bow-tie-pasta/

This recipe is brought to you by Katie Jasiewicz of Katies Cucina

A BIG thanks to Liz, Julie and Sandy for hosting and organizing this very special baby shower for Aggie!

posted under Chicken, Italian, Katie Original, pasta

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62 Responses to “Grilled Italian Chicken with Veggies & Bow Tie Pasta”

Liz @ The Lemon Bowl posted on August 26, 2013 at 8:15 am (#)
This is my kind of lunch!!! Thank you so much for participating!!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 11:05 am
  
  Oh Liz, the leftovers are divine! Just as good if not better the next day!
Christine (Cook the Story) posted on August 26, 2013 at 8:52 am (#)
I really like the idea of serving the chicken on the side here. It’s the perfect way to feed people with a variety of diets without making anyone feel like they’ve been singled out. Tasty too!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 11:05 am
  
  Yes! I adore this meal and make it multiple times a month. I can’t believe I haven’t blogged about it yet.
Rachel Cooks posted on August 26, 2013 at 9:48 am (#)
Love this–perfect summer meal!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 11:04 am
  
  Rachel I make this year round but then again I can because I grill year round–its the best flexitarian meal in town!
Marly posted on August 26, 2013 at 10:57 am (#)
It’s so fun to be a part of this event with you!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 11:04 am
  
  Thanks Marly! Same here–its great to share a special friend in common!
Megan {Country Cleaver} posted on August 26, 2013 at 11:30 am (#)
This is just too perfect for words!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
  
  Oh its so tasty and perfect if your entertaining and hosting a vegetarian!
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) posted on August 26, 2013 at 11:46 am (#)
This looks so so good!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
  
  It is one of my favorite recipes, Ashley!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite posted on August 26, 2013 at 12:02 pm (#)
Oh man this looks great!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
  
  Thanks Meagan!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain posted on August 26, 2013 at 12:29 pm (#)
This looks amazing!! Love all the flavors!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
  
  Thanks Lauren! I love this recipe!
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig posted on August 26, 2013 at 12:50 pm (#)
What a great dinner, I love, love all the veggies in here. Great dinner and happy baby Aggie!!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
  
  Cathy that’s why I love this dish so much! Packed full of veggies and although it could be considered a heavy cream sauce its not caked on the noodles so you can still taste the natural flavors of the veggies!
JulieD posted on August 26, 2013 at 1:23 pm (#)
Looks great, Katie!!! So glad you joined in on the baby shower! 🙂
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
  
  Julie–thanks again for the invite! I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!
Angie posted on August 26, 2013 at 2:08 pm (#)
Yum! This looks so good, perfect for kids too!
- Katie replied on August 26th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
  
  Angie, I love how versatile this dish is!
addie | culicurious posted on August 26, 2013 at 4:54 pm (#)
Great looking pasta, Katie. 🙂 I’m all about the flexitarian lifestyle myself.
- Katie replied on August 27th, 2013 at 8:35 am
  
  Thanks Addie! I’ve always been like that so I don’t know anything different! 😉
Suzanne posted on August 26, 2013 at 9:07 pm (#)
Always love your pasta dishes! This one looks just as awesome as the others.
- Katie replied on August 27th, 2013 at 8:35 am
  
  Awe thanks Suzanne! This is a great meal to make and makes for great leftover lunches!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles posted on August 26, 2013 at 11:05 pm (#)
I don’t let myself indulge in pasta very often, but I’m seriously craving a big bowl of this right now! Awesome dish for Aggie’s shower!
- Katie replied on August 27th, 2013 at 8:34 am
  
  Awe thanks Brenda! I try to limit it to once a week at the most (it use to be multiple times a week)!
Jersey Girl Cooks posted on August 26, 2013 at 11:29 pm (#)
Thisis the type of thing I’d make once and eat for lunch everyday. Yum!
- Katie replied on August 27th, 2013 at 8:33 am
  
  I love doing just that. Its just two of us so it makes for a few great leftover meals!
Aggie posted on August 29, 2013 at 9:11 pm (#)
Oh Katie this looks so wonderful!! Pasta is my comfort food, and you know me well – veggies make me happy 🙂

Thank you so much for being part of my sweet surprise, means so much to me!! xoxo
- Katie replied on September 3rd, 2013 at 2:58 pm
  
  Aggie–I’m so glad I could share this recipe for your surprise baby shower! I know you’ll love making this recipe for your family in the future! I think pasta is everyone’s comfort food and perfect for welcoming a new baby! 🙂
Leslie posted on August 30, 2013 at 9:38 am (#)
Loving this Katie! This is like my go to comfort food. Perfect for a baby shower!!!!!
- Katie replied on September 3rd, 2013 at 2:56 pm
  
  Thanks Leslie!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen posted on August 30, 2013 at 9:59 pm (#)
This is such a bright and delicious dish! So perfect for Aggie’s Shower!
- Katie replied on September 3rd, 2013 at 2:52 pm
  
  Thanks! I agree–perfect for Aggie!