When Grapes from California (sponsor) asked me to fall in love with grapes by creating a fall-inspired entree recipe using grapes, I immediately thought of this pasta with a creamy Dijon white wine sauce, juicy red grapes and healthy lean chicken. You might be raising your eyebrows at the thought of mixing red grapes with chicken and pasta but I’m telling you, it works. The sweetness of the grapes is such a terrific contrast against the richness of this dish and the tangy spiciness of the Dijon mustard. The grapes brighten the dish and are an unexpected pleasant surprise. Pasta with creamy Dijon sauce makes a great weeknight meal but it would also be a pretty impressive meal to serve to guests. It’s easy to make and completely manageable. Believe it or not, about 99 percent of the commercially grown table grapes produced in the United States are in California. Here are some some quick grape-buying tips to make sure you have the most delicious grapes possible in your pasta:
Look for plump grapes with pliable green stems. Keep grapes unwashed and refrigerated until ready to use, then rinse with cold water and serve or add to recipes.
You’ll also love grapes in this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad or this Lentil Salad with Grapes and Feta. Try roasted grapes in Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Grapes, Apples, and Shallots.
More Pasta Recipes
Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta — cheesy ranch perfection Pasta Amatriciana (one pan!) Pasta with Shrimp, Brussels Sprouts, & Wine Sauce Creamy Chicken Spaghetti ; one pan, endless variations! Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken and Tomato Sauce (whole wheat) Easy Skillet Lasagna Chicken Marsala Pasta Fresh Tomato Cream Sauce with Angel Hair Pasta (Pink Pasta) Creamy Red Pepper Pasta (easy shortcut!)
*Disclosure: I was compensated for my time to develop this recipe and to participate in the Twitter party. All opinions are as always, my own. When they are in season, we nearly always have a bag of Grapes from California in our fridge. Kids love them, I love them. Thanks for supporting my blog by reading about brands I love!
