Best Chicken Pesto Cavatappi With Parmesan Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

CHICKEN-PESTO CAVATAPPI WITH PARMESAN



Chicken-Pesto Cavatappi with Parmesan image

Put together an easy weeknight entrée with our recipe for Chicken-Pesto Cavatappi. The creamy sauce will warm the cockles of your heart.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
2 cups hot cooked cavatappi
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook chicken and mushrooms in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
  • Mix cream cheese spread, milk and pesto sauce until blended. Add to skillet; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
  • Stir in pasta and tomatoes; top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g

PESTO CAVATAPPI



Pesto Cavatappi image

Delicious, easy pesto cavatappi recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Provided by andmee

Categories     Pesto Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium tomato, diced
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup store-bought pesto
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tomatoes and cook until heated through and some liquid has been released, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Add pesto and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add drained pasta and toss until combined. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 398 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN PESTO CAVATAPPI



Chicken Pesto Cavatappi image

Bring home the tastes of Tuscany with our Chicken Pesto Cavatappi recipe that's sure to impress everyone at the table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups cavatappi, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until done. Add asparagus and tomatoes; cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix cream cheese spread, pesto sauce and milk until blended; add to skillet. Cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
  • Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture. Top with mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

Related Topics