Chicken & Pepper Cavatappi Milano

🥘 Ingredients

• bell pepper
  2
• butter
  4 tbsp
• cavatappi pasta
  12 oz
• chicken breast strips
  20 oz
• chives
  ¼ oz
• cooking oil
  1 tsp
• cream cheese
  4 tbsp
• fresh mozzarella
  8 oz
• marinara
  28 oz
• olive oil
  4 tsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ½ cup
• pepper
• salt

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• baking
• large pan

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Halve bell pepper lengthwise and remove the stem and seeds. Thinly slice chives . Tear fresh mozzarella into bite-size pieces.

   bell pepper: 2, chives: ¼ oz, fresh mozzarella: 8 oz
2. 

   2

   Rub each pepper half with a drizzle of olive oil . Season with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet with the pepper skin facing down. Roast on the top rack for ⏱️ 20-25 minutes , until softened and lightly charred. Remove from the oven to cool, then cut pepper into strips.

   olive oil: 4 tsp, salt, pepper
3. 

   3

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5. 

   5

   Use a baking sheet and preheat oven to 400 degrees. While rolling, melt butter in a small microwave-safe bowl for about ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in panko breadcrumbs with salt to taste. This will be the crumble.

   butter: 4 tbsp, panko breadcrumbs: ½ cup
6. 

   6

   When the pasta water boils, add cavatappi pasta and cook until al dente ⏱️ 9-11 minutes . Drain. While it cooks, pat chicken breast strips dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper . Heat cooking oil in a large pan . Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, til slightly browned, ⏱️ 4-6 minutes . Turn off heat and remove the chicken to a plate.

   cavatappi pasta: 12 oz, chicken breast strips: 20 oz, salt, pepper, cooking oil: 1 tsp
7. 7

   Heat the same pan over your chicken will, combine marinara with ½ cup water, half chives (the ones remaining), a ½ tsp of (the Fun used), and a big pinch salt. Bring to a simmer, then lower to simmer for 3-5 minutes, until thickened. Blend in cream cheese and stir to a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

   marinara: 28 oz, cream cheese: 4 tbsp
8. 8

   Stir the chicken back into the sauce along with sliced bell peppers and the drained pasta. If the mixture is too thick, splash in water. For texture, sprinkle over the mozzarella and the buttery panko mixture. Place under broiler until cheese melting and top golden, ⏱️ 2-4 minutes . Finish with the preserved chives and leftover chili flakes. Divide among plates and serve.