Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package trotolle dry pasta
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
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1 stick butter
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
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2 cups milk, or more as needed
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2 cups heavy cream
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3 cups shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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3 tablespoons pesto
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3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
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½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add trottole and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
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Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet and add garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes.
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Melt butter over medium heat in the large pot used to make the pasta. Add cream cheese and stir until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups milk and heavy cream, stirring until warm, about 5 minutes. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and continue stirring. Add more milk to thin sauce, if needed. Add pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Stir cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turns orange, 6 to 8 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
681 | Calories |
45g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
36g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 681 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 45g | 57% |
Saturated Fat 24g | 120% |
Cholesterol 189mg | 63% |
Sodium 555mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 36g | 72% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 370mg | 28% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 435mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.