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Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
with peas
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Feed your family in less than 30, with no drive throughs involved. Instead, homemade goodness with flavors your family loves, with the top of the list being cheese and bacon, but a bit of freshness as well with the green onions and the peas. And did we mention less than 30 minutes? There's no time like the present to add this to your box.
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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16 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
- 5 oz. Peas
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3 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Crumbled Bacon
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½ oz. Flour
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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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 Carbs45g
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Fat21g
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Protein48g
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Sodium1280mg
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Pat chicken dry.
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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 browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Make the Sauce
Add flour and stir until no dry flour remains.
Add 1 cup water, softened cream cheese, chicken base, and ranch seasoning. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir until thickened and smooth, 3-4 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta, peas, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish). 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, garnishing with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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