Chicken & Pepper Cavatappi Milano
with Fresh Mozz, Crispy Panko & Chives
Chicken & Pepper Cavatappi Milano
Twisty cavatappi is tossed with tender chicken, sweet peppers, fresh mozzarella, crispy panko, and chives for a creamy, crunchy Italian-inspired pasta dinner.
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 1 unit Bell Pepper
- 6 ounce Cavatappi Pasta
- 10 ounce Chicken Breast Strips
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- ¼ ounce Chives
- 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 4 ounce Fresh Mozzarella
- 14 ounce Marinara Cup
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil
- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- Pepper
- Salt
Italian
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DifficultyEasy
Prep Time5m
Total Time35m
Calories1010
Protein51g
Carbs102g
Fat43g
Tags:
Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
⚠️Allergens:
🥛Milk🌾WheatSwaps and substitutions
For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for mushrooms, chickpeas, or roasted eggplant while keeping the same bold flavors. To avoid dairy or gluten, use a plant-based mozzarella and cream cheese plus gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs, or skip the crumb topping entirely.
What to serve with it
Serve it with a simple green salad, roasted broccoli, or garlicky green beans to balance the rich sauce and pasta. Warm crusty bread or a light tomato-cucumber side also works well if you want a fuller, Italian-style plate.
