Chicken and Broccoli Cavatappi
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:30 min
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:6
- Calories per serving:510
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Chicken and Broccoli Cavatappi
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:30 min
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:6
- Calories per serving:510
Joni Doe
Rogers, Minnesota
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Bake-Off® Contest 41, 2004
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This pasta dish is quick to prepare, and with its sun-dried tomatoes and creamy sauce, it's fancy enough for company.
Ingredient
- 8 oz. (2 2/3 cups) uncooked cavatappi pasta (thin, ridged spiral macaroni)
- 1 tablespoon oil (from jar of sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins, cut in half crosswise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (2 medium)
- 3 teaspoons dry ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (from 7-oz. jar)
- 1 (24-oz.) bag frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce
- 1 (6.5-oz.) pkg. garlic-and-herb cream cheese spread
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste, if desired
Instructions
- Step 1In 4 1/2- or 5-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse well. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until chicken is beginning to brown. Stir in onions, mustard and garlic. Cook until garlic is softened. Stir in tomatoes until blended. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. If necessary, drain off any liquid.
- Step 3Add frozen broccoli with sauce chips; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce chips have melted. Stir in cream cheese spread. Add milk; cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until well blended and thoroughly heated.
- Step 4Gently stir broccoli mixture into cooked pasta to coat. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories510
- Total Fat25g
- Protein32g
- Total Carbohydrate39g
- Sugars6g
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1&½ Cups
Common.NutritionFacts.Shared.CaloriesSection.AmountPerServing Calories : 510
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugars | 6g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 32g | % Value Not Available |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 22% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 18% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 42% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 28% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 2,
- Vegetable 2,
- Medium-Fat Meat 3,
- Fat 1&½
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2&½
