3 Cheese Chicken Cavatappi

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4.9

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinade Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    1593 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

3 Cheese Chicken Cavatappi

3 Cheese Chicken Cavatappi will have your family feeling like they are eating at a restaurant. Creamy, cheesy pasta topped with grilled chicken and bruschetta. It will be a family favorite!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic 
  • 2 cups heavy cream can substitute half and half
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag. Pour salad dressing over chicken. Seal and marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss together and set bruschetta aside.
  3. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  4. Cook chicken breasts in a heavy skillet over medium heat until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, flipping halfway through. Rest 5 minutes and then slice.
  5. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Add in garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, salt and white pepper until cheese is completely melted and creamy. Stir in cooked pasta.
  6. Serve pasta hot topped with sliced chicken and sprinkle with bruschetta.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1593kcal (80%) Carbohydrates 99g (33%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 108g (166%) Saturated Fat 53g (265%) Cholesterol 329mg (110%) Sodium 1541mg (64%) Potassium 1017mg (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 3380IU (68%) Vitamin C 11.7mg (13%) Calcium 467mg (47%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1593 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1593kcal 80%
Carbohydrates 99g 33%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 108g 166%
Saturated Fat 53g 265%
Cholesterol 329mg 110%
Sodium 1541mg 64%
Potassium 1017mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3380IU 68%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 13%
Calcium 467mg 47%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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