Chicken and Cavatelli Recipe

Name: Chicken and Cavatelli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 bay leaf; 1 onion, cut into thin slices; 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all); 3/4 pound frozen cavatelli, egg noodles, or dumplings; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

5 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 bay leaf
1 onion, cut into thin slices
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all)
3/4 pound frozen cavatelli, egg noodles, or dumplings
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons flour

1
In a large pot, bring the broth, bay leaf, onion, celery, and carrots to a simmer.
2
Simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Add the sage, salt, pepper, and chicken breasts and simmer, partially covered, until just done, about 25 minutes.
4
Turn the chicken breasts a few times during cooking.
5
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the cavatelli until just done, about 10 minutes.
6
Drain.
7
In a small bowl, stir the butter and flour together to form a paste.
8
Remove the bay leaf from the pot, push the chicken to the side and then whisk the butter mixture into the liquid.
9
Simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Stir in the cooked cavatelli and simmer until just heated through.

1102

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, 1 bay leaf, 1 onion, cut into thin slices, 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Cavatelli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Cavatelli

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