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Chicken, Pepper & Mozz Cavatappi Bake
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High Protein
Easy Prep
Chicken, Pepper & Mozz Cavatappi Bake

with Crispy Panko & Chives

5 min
Difficulty: 1/3
Mediterranean

No matter the weather, it’s impossible not to daydream about a bubbly, soul-warming pasta dish. Well, folks, that dream is now a reality. This delicious dish has curly cavatappi and tender strips of roasted bell pepper cloaked in a creamy tomato-herb sauce. It’s topped off with fresh mozzarella and crispy panko before being broiled to gooey, golden-brown perfection. Yep, this one-pan wonder is guaranteed to satisfy all your carby cravings. (We’re all about making dreams come true.)

Allergens

Wheat
Milk

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Large Pan
Medium Pot
Small Bowl
Strainer

Tags

High Protein
Pork-free
Pasta-noodles
Classic-euro-dishes
Oven Ready
Easy Prep
Ingredients
Marinara Sauce

Marinara Sauce

14 ounce

Chopped Chicken Breast

Chopped Chicken Breast

10 ounce

Cavatappi Pasta

Cavatappi Pasta

6 ounce

Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese

2 tablespoon

Chives

Chives

0.25 ounce

Panko Breadcrumbs

Panko Breadcrumbs

0.25 cup

Chili Flakes

Chili Flakes

1 teaspoon

Bell Pepper

Bell Pepper

1 unit

Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella

4 ounce

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

teaspoon (tsp)

Butter

Butter

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Preparation
1
Prep
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.

  • Halve bell pepper lengthwise; remove stem and seeds. Thinly slice chives. Tear mozzarella into bite-size pieces.

2
Roast Bell Pepper
  • Rub each bell pepper half with a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, cut sides down.

  • Roast on top rack until softened and lightly charred, 20-25 minutes.

3
Mix Panko
  • Meanwhile, place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until just melted, 30 seconds. Stir in panko and season with salt.

4
Cook Pasta
  • Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.

  • Drain and set aside.

  • While pasta cooks, open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid; season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

5
Simmer Sauce
  • While pasta cooks, heat a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add marinara, ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4 servings), half the chives, a pinch of chili flakes, and a big pinch of salt; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.

  • Turn off heat; stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Use pan used for chicken here.

6
Finish Pasta & Bake
  • Once bell pepper is done roasting, remove from oven and let cool slightly. Transfer bell pepper to a cutting board, then thinly slice.

  • Heat broiler to high. Stir sliced bell pepper and drained cavatappi into pan with sauce. If sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper. TIP: If your pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer mixture now to a baking dish.

  • Sprinkle pasta mixture with mozzarella and panko. Broil until cheese melts and panko is golden brown, 2-4 minutes. (Watch carefully to avoid burning!)

  • Stir chicken into pan with bell pepper and cavatappi.

7
Serve
  • Sprinkle pasta bake with remaining chives and as many remaining chili flakes as you like. Serve family style or divide between plates.

  • TIP: Anytime you’re looking for a little pick-me-up, enjoy a RYZE Mushroom Coffee to give your brain and body some delicious benefits.

Nutrition per serving

990

kcal

Calories

40

g

Fat

16

g

Saturated Fat

96

g

Carbohydrate

27

g

Sugar

7

g

Dietary Fiber

55

g

Protein

165

mg

Cholesterol

1110

mg

Sodium

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