Oven-Ready
Basil Pesto Chicken Gemelli Pasta
with peppers and corn
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 5 oz. Frozen Corn
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat21g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1490mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
- 1 Microwave
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken thighs, pat dry. Add chicken to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Add shrimp to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Spray both provided trays with cooking spray.
Pat chicken dry.Evenly divide chicken, mixed peppers, garlic salt, and lemon n herb seasoning between both trays.Evenly top each tray with 1 tsp. olive oil, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir to combine and spread into a single layer. -
2 Start Meal and Add Sauce
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove trays from oven.Evenly divide corn, cream base, cream cheese, pesto, and pasta between both trays. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.Add a pinch of salt and pepper to each tray. Stir to combine and spread into a single layer. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil. -
3 Finish Meal and Toast Panko
Bake both trays again uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, combine panko and 1 tsp. olive oil on a microwave-safe plate. Spread into a single layer.Microwave uncovered until golden-brown and toasted, 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through.Carefully remove panko from microwave and stir in grated cheese.Carefully remove both trays from oven.To serve, top pasta with panko mixture. Bon appétit!
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