Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet with Peas Recipe

Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet with Peas Recipe

A quick and flavorful one-pot dinner made with ground chicken, rigatoni, and peas. This easy skillet recipe is family-friendly, budget-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

12 oz penne pasta - about 1 ½ cups dried
1 Tbsp cooking oil
3 garlic cloves - minced
1 lb ground chicken
15 oz tomato sauce
5 oz tomato paste
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp red pepper flakes - optional
1 ½ cups frozen peas
½ cup crumbled feta cheese - or parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute. Add 1 lb ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it browns.
Add in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
Gently mix in the cooked pasta and frozen peas. Let everything simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Remove from heat and top with crumbled feta cheese (or parmesan cheese). Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes:

This recipe makes a generous 6–8 servings, so be sure to use a large skillet or pot to hold everything comfortably.
Swap the ground chicken for ground turkey, lean beef, or a plant-based option.
Use any pasta shape—penne, rotini, or gluten-free all work.
Want to sneak in extra veggies? Add spinach, mushrooms, or diced zucchini before simmering.
Feta can be swapped for parmesan or mozzarella if preferred.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezer for 2 months.

Nutrition Info

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.

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