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
Ingredients
- 1 lb 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
Instructions
- 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
A BIG thanks to Liz, Julie and Sandy for hosting and organizing this very special baby shower for Aggie!
This is such a bright and delicious dish! So perfect for Aggie’s Shower!
Thanks! I agree–perfect for Aggie!
Loving this Katie! This is like my go to comfort food. Perfect for a baby shower!!!!!
Thanks Leslie!
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
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! 🙂
Thisis the type of thing I’d make once and eat for lunch everyday. Yum!
I love doing just that. Its just two of us so it makes for a few great leftover meals!
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!
Awe thanks Brenda! I try to limit it to once a week at the most (it use to be multiple times a week)!
Always love your pasta dishes! This one looks just as awesome as the others.
Awe thanks Suzanne! This is a great meal to make and makes for great leftover lunches!
Great looking pasta, Katie. 🙂 I’m all about the flexitarian lifestyle myself.
Thanks Addie! I’ve always been like that so I don’t know anything different! 😉
Yum! This looks so good, perfect for kids too!
Angie, I love how versatile this dish is!
Looks great, Katie!!! So glad you joined in on the baby shower! 🙂
Julie–thanks again for the invite! I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!
What a great dinner, I love, love all the veggies in here. Great dinner and happy baby Aggie!!
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!
This looks amazing!! Love all the flavors!
Thanks Lauren! I love this recipe!
Oh man this looks great!
Thanks Meagan!
This looks so so good!
It is one of my favorite recipes, Ashley!
This is just too perfect for words!
Oh its so tasty and perfect if your entertaining and hosting a vegetarian!
It’s so fun to be a part of this event with you!
Thanks Marly! Same here–its great to share a special friend in common!
Love this–perfect summer meal!
Rachel I make this year round but then again I can because I grill year round–its the best flexitarian meal in town!
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!
Yes! I adore this meal and make it multiple times a month. I can’t believe I haven’t blogged about it yet.
This is my kind of lunch!!! Thank you so much for participating!!
Oh Liz, the leftovers are divine! Just as good if not better the next day!