Best Chicken Pesto Cavatappi Recipes

CHICKEN-PESTO CAVATAPPI WITH PARMESAN

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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

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Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

CHICKEN PESTO CAVATAPPI

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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

Ingredients

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