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title: "Chicken & Pepper Cavatappi Milano"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chicken-pepper-cavatappi-milano-621faa2e98079c3d1f6a8af2"
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Pasta
  - Comfort Food
  - Oven-Baked
  - Family Friendly
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 7100
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: [{theme: Flavor, text: "Many loved the taste, though some found it bland; adding extra herbs or a richer stock boosted flavor."}, {theme: Ease of prep, text: "Simple to make, but some felt it took longer than the estimated 35 minutes."}]
image: "data/recipes/chicken-pepper-cavatappi-milano.jpg"
---
Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Halve @bell pepper{2%pieces} lengthwise and remove stem and seeds. Thinly slice @chives{2%tbsp}. Tear @fresh mozzarella{5%oz} into bite-size pieces.

Rub each bell pepper half with a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} and season with salt and pepper. Place on a #baking sheet{}, cut sides down. Roast on top rack until softened and lightly charred ~{20%minutes}. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a #cutting board{}, then thinly slice. Heat broiler to high.

While bell pepper roasts, place @butter{1%tbsp} in a #small bowl{}. Microwave until just melted ~{30%seconds}. Stir in @panko breadcrumbs{¼%cup} and season with salt and pepper.

Once water is boiling, add @cavatappi pasta{6%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{9%minutes}. Drain and set aside.

While pasta cooks, heat a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @cooking oil{1%tbsp} and @chicken breast strips{8%oz}; cook until browned ~{4%minutes}. Remove and set aside. Add @marinara cup{1%cup}, ½%cup water, half the chives, a pinch of @chili flakes{¼%tsp}, and a big pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until slightly thickened ~{3%minutes}. Turn off heat and stir in @cream cheese{4%oz} until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir sliced bell pepper, drained cavatappi, and cooked chicken into pan with sauce. If sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with mozzarella and panko. Broil until cheese melts and panko is golden brown ~{2%minutes}. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Sprinkle with remaining chives and more chili flakes if desired. Divide between plates and serve.