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Nutrition per serving
Protein23% · 51g
Carbs35% · 78g
Fat42% · 42g
6g
Fiber
490mg
Sodium
5.5g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
84th pctl
More protein than 84% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5.5g /100cal
Leaner than 70% of meals
vs Poultry average
13% heavier
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🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✓ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Sodium Smart✓ Quick✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Chopped Chicken Breast
Pesto
Walnuts
Cavatappi Pasta
Asparagus
Cream Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Grape Tomatoes
Panko Breadcrumbs
Salt
Cooking Oil
Butter
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Place cream cheese packet in a small bowl of warm water to soften.Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Roughly chop walnuts.
2
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
3
While pasta cooks, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and panko; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. TIP: Keep an eye on the panko; it browns quickly!Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Wipe out pan.Use pan used for chicken here.
4
In same pan used for panko, heat a large drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and asparagus; season with salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to blister and asparagus is slightly tender, 2-3 minutes.
5
Stir drained cavatappi, pesto, cream cheese, and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) into pan with veggies.Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and everything is evenly coated, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Stir chicken into veggies along with cavatappi.
6
Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with walnut panko and Parmesan. Serve.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Place cream cheese packet in a small bowl of warm water to soften.Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Roughly chop walnuts.
2
Step 2
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
3
Step 3
While pasta cooks, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and panko; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. TIP: Keep an eye on the panko; it browns quickly!Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Wipe out pan.Use pan used for chicken here.
4
Step 4
In same pan used for panko, heat a large drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and asparagus; season with salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to blister and asparagus is slightly tender, 2-3 minutes.
5
Step 5
Stir drained cavatappi, pesto, cream cheese, and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) into pan with veggies.Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and everything is evenly coated, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Stir chicken into veggies along with cavatappi.
6
Step 6
Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with walnut panko and Parmesan. Serve.
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Chicken Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi (HelloFresh's Chicken Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi: 920 calories, 51g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 920 calories with 51 g of protein, representing about 46 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Cavatappi, also known as spirali, cellentani, amori, fusilli rigati, or curly mac, is macaroni formed in a helical tube shape. Certain areas of the US and Canada may also refer to it as "double elbows" or "scoobi doo" pasta, purportedly because of their resemblance to scoubidou. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
920Calories
51gProtein
78gCarbs
42gFat
6gFiber
490mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution46% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi ?
Chicken Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi contains 920 calories and 51 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Chicken Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi: 920 calories, 51g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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