BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKEN PASTA

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I love this pasta dish in the fall. The butternut squash just makes it feel right for that time of year.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

9 oz cavatappi pasta, uncooked
cooking spray
12 oz chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
3/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided
1 c unsalted chicken stock
1/3 c mascarpone cheese
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
4 c butternut squash, peeled and cubed into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 c shallots, sliced 1 inch thick
3 clove garlic, thinly sliced
7 oz shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
  • 2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat;coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken to the pan; saute 4 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, mascarpone, and 2 tablespoons parsley.
  • 3. While the pasta is cooking begin preheating the oven to 450 degrees. While preheating, combine the butternut squash, shallots, garlic, and shiitake mushrooms. Drizzle the mixture with 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss.
  • 4. Transfer the squash mixture to a small roasting pan; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.
  • 5. Add the vegetable mixture to the pasta mixture. Cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with chives and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper.

Muhammad Omer
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This was a delicious dish! The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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This was a really good dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, the butternut squash was roasted perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tsetsegmaa Baatarsvren
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This was a great dish for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this a


Sayam Abbasi
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I was looking for a new pasta dish to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


okhuoya godwin
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit.


Adanan Kamboh
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making th


Usman Butt
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This dish was incredibly easy to make and the results were amazing. The chicken and butternut squash were cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssewakambo Abdunassar
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I made this dish for my family and they raved about it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. The sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Music Lover2416
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This dish was perfect for a fall dinner. The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts and it was a hit.


afzaal ali
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I was looking for a new pasta dish to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Subash Thakur
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The squash was roasted perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rawaldo Ortell
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover chicken and butternut squash. The sauce was really flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gulfam Gill
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. The sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


JAKARIA 360
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This dish was delicious! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time and it turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Henok Chayna
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I just tried this recipe for dinner and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. It was a great way to use up some butternut squash I had on hand. Thanks for sharing!


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