Fast & Fresh
Family
Caprese-Style Chicken Pasta
with basil pesto
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 oz. Fully Cooked Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
- 12 oz. Marinara Sauce
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) pq1y5nq5
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat16g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1240mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- 1 Baking Sheet
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
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1 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain and separate chicken into pieces.
Divide pasta, marinara, garlic salt, butter (to taste), and chicken between two provided trays. Cover both trays with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until butter melts and chicken is heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and stir both trays to combine. Evenly divide cheese between both trays. Microwave uncovered until cheese melts, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove trays from microwave.To serve, top both trays evenly with pesto. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain and separate chicken into pieces.
Divide pasta, marinara, garlic salt, butter (to taste), and chicken between two provided trays. Cover both trays with foil. Place trays on a baking sheet. Bake both trays covered in hot oven until butter melts and chicken is heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven and stir both trays to combine. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.Evenly divide cheese between both trays. Place trays on a baking sheet. Bake both trays again uncovered in hot oven until cheese melts, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove trays from oven.To serve, top both trays evenly with pesto. Bon appétit!
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