Express
Carbonara Chicken Pasta
with cheese, bacon, and peas
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 5 oz. Frozen Peas
- 3 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Bacon Bits
- ½ oz. Flour
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat23g
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Protein47g
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Sodium930mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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2 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken and bacon to hot pan. Stir occasionally until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Make the Sauce
Add flour to hot pan and stir until no dry flour remains.
Add 1 cup water, cream cheese, chicken base, and ranch seasoning. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until thickened and smooth, 3-4 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta, peas, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan. Stir to combine and return to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until pasta and peas are heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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