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Caprese Chicken Pasta

Cultural Context

Originating from the Campania region of Italy, Caprese Chicken Pasta combines the classic Caprese salad flavors of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil with hearty pasta and chicken. This dish reflects the Italian philosophy of using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create simple yet delicious meals. Today, it's a popular choice in Italian-American cuisine and is often enjoyed for its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, making it perfect for any occasion.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
350 g pasta
2 peppers (one red and one yellow)
200 g sausage
250 ml béchamel sauce
125 g mozzarella
30 g parmesan
rosemary
1 clove of garlic
salt
oil
600 g sliced chicken breast
250 g cherry tomatoes
200 g mozzarella
a little flour
1 clove of onion
basil
100 g tomato puree
200 g Digestive biscuits
50 g butter
250 g mascarpone
120 g sugar
200 ml fresh or vegetable cream
50 ml coffee
10 g instant coffee

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while shredded is often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lower in calories, while apple cider vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the baked pasta with peppers and sausage by boiling the pasta until al dente, then mixing it with sautéed peppers, sausage, béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and seasonings before baking.

2

For the chicken breasts with caprese, sauté the sliced chicken breast with onion, add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, and finish with a sprinkle of flour and tomato puree.

3

To make the coffee ice cream cake, crush the Digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter, then layer with mascarpone, sugar, cream, and coffee before freezing.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Chicken Caprese PastaPasta Caprese
Local Name: Pasta alla Caprese con pollo

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