Napa Dave's Cavatelli & Chicken Recipe

Name: Napa Dave's Cavatelli & Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced; 3 carrots, diced; 1 bay leaf; 4 large sage leaves, chopped (or use 1 tsp dry); 1 dash red pepper flakes (optional); 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 4 pieces each); 6 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 lb cavatelli pasta (fresh is best- may substitute other pasta if desired); parmesan cheese; fresh parsley, minced for garnish

Servings: persons

1 onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
1 bay leaf
4 large sage leaves, chopped (or use 1 tsp dry)
1 dash red pepper flakes (optional)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 4 pieces each)
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 lb cavatelli pasta (fresh is best- may substitute other pasta if desired)
parmesan cheese
fresh parsley, minced for garnish

1
In a dutch oven or large pot, saute the onion, carrots, sage, bay leaf and optional red pepper flakes together (over medium high heat) until lightly browned.
2
Add the chicken a few pieces at a time and continue to cook until well browned.
3
Reduce the heat to low.
4
Add the chicken broth and simmer for about 25 more minutes.
5
Add salt and pepper to taste.
6
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the cavatelli until just done, about 10 minutes.
7
Drain.
8
In a small bowl, stir the butter and flour together to form a paste.
9
Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
10
Remove about one cup of the cooking liquid and whisk into the flour mixture.
11
Whisk this back into the pot and mix well.
12
Simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
13
Stir in the cooked cavatelli and simmer until just heated through.
14
Top with parmesan cheese and minced parsley if desired.

1306

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

159

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, diced, 3 carrots, diced, 1 bay leaf, 4 large sage leaves, chopped (or use 1 tsp dry), and more.

Yes, Napa Dave's Cavatelli & Chicken 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.

Napa Dave's Cavatelli & Chicken

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