Creamy Pea and Prosciutto Chicken Pasta with Caprese Salad and Garlic Bread

This dish brings together tender pan-seared chicken, crispy prosciutto and a luscious creamy pea sauce tossed with gluten-free fusilli. The bright flavors of lemon and parsley balance the richness, while a side of caprese salad and toasted garlic bread completes the meal.

Perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen, this recipe combines simple ingredients into a cohesive, elegant plate. The creamy sauce comes together quickly and the caprese salad adds a fresh, vibrant contrast.

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Ingredients

4 tablespoon PestoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce PeasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Cream Sauce BaseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

7 ounce Gluten-Free Fresh Fusilli PastaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

ounce Penne PastaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Parmesan CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce ProsciuttoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ParsleyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 teaspoon Balsamic GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Garlic Butter BaguetteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Fresh MozzarellaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Mince garlic. Chop parsley. Zest and quarter lemon. Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into ¼-inch rounds.
2. Add fusilli to boiling water and cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
3. While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto in a single layer and sear until crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels; reserve oil in pan.
4. Season chicken with half the fry seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat the reserved oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board to rest; wipe out pan.
5. Place garlic butter baguette on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake until golden, 9-11 minutes.
6. Melt butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add cream sauce base, cream cheese, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Add drained pasta and peas; cook until peas are warmed and sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes. Stir in half the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Add pasta water if needed.
7. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate, overlapping. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with pesto and balsamic glaze.
8. Slice chicken. Slice garlic bread. Divide pasta among bowls, top with chicken, crumbled prosciutto, lemon zest, Parmesan and remaining parsley. Serve with garlic bread, caprese salad and lemon wedges.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use regular pasta instead of gluten-free fusilli?

Yes, any pasta shape works well. Adjust cooking time according to package directions.

Can I substitute the cream sauce base?

You can use heavy cream or a mixture of milk and cream cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste.

How do I store leftovers?

Store pasta, chicken and salads separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.