Chopped & Ready
Cajun Chicken Penne
with peppers and corn
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 5 oz. Frozen Corn
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates53g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat18g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1710mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
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 shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Chicken
If you received raw pasta, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, cook until al dente, 8-13 minutes. Remove from burner. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wait until last step to add pasta and stir to combine.
Pat chicken dry. Season all over with blackening seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add peppers and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 6-8 minutes.Add corn and garlic salt. Stir occasionally until corn is heated through, 1-2 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, Cajun seasoning (to taste), and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the Cajun seasoning.
Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. -
4 Add Chicken and Pasta and Finish Dish
Once simmering, add chicken and pasta to hot pan. Stir occasionally until pasta is heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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