Best 7 Chicken Snap Pea Skillet Recipes

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Chicken snap pea skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, crisp snap peas, and a flavorful sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, it makes for a healthy and satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a variety of ingredients and cooking methods to choose from, there's a chicken snap pea skillet recipe out there to suit every taste and preference. Whether you prefer a classic stir-fry, a creamy skillet bake, or a tangy Asian-inspired dish, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to create a delicious and memorable chicken snap pea skillet dinner that will leave your taste buds satisfied and your spirits lifted.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN & SNAP PEA SKILLET



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Chicken thighs are skillet-cooked in sun-dried tomato vinaigrette until golden brown and juicy, then tossed with crisp-tender snap peas and fresh basil.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
8 small bone-in skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 lb.)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 lb. sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. on each side or until thighs are golden brown on both sides.
  • Add garlic, sugar and crushed pepper; cook and stir 1 min. Add remaining dressing and broth; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring occasionally. Stir in peas; cook, covered, 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

CHICKEN AND SNAP PEAS



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When time is tight, nothing beats a 30-minute meal made in a single skillet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken pieces, patted dry
Salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 pound snap peas
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook, skin side down, until deep golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip chicken and remove pan from heat. Tilt pan slightly and carefully remove fat with a spoon. Return pan to heat and add garlic, vinegar, sugar, and red-pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then transfer pan to oven. Bake 17 minutes. Add snap peas and half the basil and bake 5 minutes more. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining basil, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 g, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH SNAP PEAS



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This Skillet Chicken recipe with Snap Peas is an easy 30-minute one-pan meal that is low-carb/keto friendly, gluten-free, delicious, and won't break the bank!

Provided by Author: Bobbi Hass-Burleson

Time 27m

Yield Yield: 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 chicken thighs, skin on bone in
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey * See notes for Low-Carb/Keto substitute
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound fresh snap peas
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook, skin side down, 8 to 10 minutes, you want it to be deep golden brown.
  • Turn the chicken over and remove the pan from the heat. Tip the pan a bit and remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
  • Return to the heat and add the garlic, vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then transfer the pan to the oven.
  • Bake 17 minutes, then add the snap peas and half of the parsley, nestling them under and around the chicken thighs, stir, and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOMS AND SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken cutlets (about 1 1/4 pounds), patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
All-purpose flour, for dredging
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 scallions, thinly sliced
8 ounces mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake or a combination), quartered
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups sugar snap peas, stemmed and halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Dredge 2 chicken cutlets in flour, shake off any excess and place in the skillet. Cook until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per side; transfer to a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the other 2 chicken cutlets. Cover the dish loosely with foil; place in the oven while you prepare the vegetables.
  • Add the butter to the hot skillet, then add the scallions and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms brown, about 4 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the cream and boil until the sauce thickens slightly, 3 to 4 more minutes. Stir in the snap peas and heat through; season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken topped with the creamy vegetables.
  • Photography by Antonis Achilleos

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calorie, Cholesterol 152 milligrams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Protein 38 grams

CHICKEN AND SNOW PEAS



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A simple,tasty, and quick version of a popular Chinese Style recipe.

Provided by REBECCAROD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 cups snow peas
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk the chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger together in a small bowl; reserve.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook and stir chicken and garlic in the oil until chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, water chestnuts, and reserved chicken broth mixture. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir snow peas into the pan and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 92.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 540.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHICKEN AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SAUTE



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Adapted from the Culinary Institute of America. A family favorite that I have tweaked for our tastes. A great light summer supper!! This is also very tasty with shrimp in lieu of the chicken.

Provided by jbe467

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb sugar snap pea, trimmed of stem ends and strings
1/3 cup flour
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
14 1/2 ounces low sodium chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, heat 1/3 of oil over high heat.
  • Add peas and stir fry until bright green, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and set aside in bowl.
  • Place flour in shallow pan.
  • Cut chicken into 1x2 inch strips or bite size pieces (strictly preference here), season with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Discard leftover flour.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining oil over high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to bowl with peas.
  • Add chicken broth and garlic to skillet and cook until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and return chicken and peas to skillet.
  • Cook until just heated through.
  • Add parsley, juice and zest.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Substitution Suggestions: I use a bag of frozen sugar snaps, or a bag of frozen stir fry veggies.
  • Any of your favorite veggies would do.
  • This also goes well with rice.

CASHEW CHICKEN WITH SNAP PEAS



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Sometimes you just get a craving for a takeout favorite. While most restaurants won't include a vegetable in their version of cashew chicken, quick cooking snap peas adds a light crunch and fresh flavor that cuts through the garlicky, sweet and tangy sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews

Steps:

  • Cook the rice as the label directs. Set aside off the heat, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 teaspoons soy sauce in a large bowl; set aside 5 minutes. Stir together the hoisin sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a separate bowl until smooth; set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring once or twice, until golden and almost fully cooked through, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving any drippings behind. Add the snap peas to the skillet and cook until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cashews to lightly toast, about 1 minute.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the hoisin sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Divide the rice among plates or shallow bowls. Top with the chicken mixture and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 83 milligrams, Sodium 719 milligrams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your dish comes together quickly and easily.
  • Choose the Right Skillet: For this recipe, you'll need a large skillet that's big enough to accommodate all of the ingredients without overcrowding. A cast iron skillet or a large nonstick skillet are both good options.
  • Don't Crowd the Skillet: When searing the chicken, make sure to give it enough space in the skillet so that it can brown properly. If you overcrowd the skillet, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
  • Cook the Chicken in Batches: If you're using a smaller skillet, you may need to cook the chicken in batches. Just make sure to wipe out the skillet between batches so that it's nice and hot for each batch of chicken.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the Vegetables Last: The vegetables in this dish cook quickly, so add them to the skillet just a few minutes before the chicken is done cooking. This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Season to Taste: Once the dish is cooked, season it to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This chicken snap pea skillet is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp-tender, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, this dish is a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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