Oven-Ready
Family
Cheesy Chicken Penne Bake
with peas and carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Diced Carrots
- 4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Poultry Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat23g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1630mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 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 steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Follow same instructions, baking until steak strips reach minimum internal temperature.
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1 Start the Carrots and Chicken
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine carrots and 1 tsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until slightly tender, 2-4 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave.While carrots microwave, pat chicken dry.Evenly divide carrots, chicken, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper between both provided trays. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Carefully remove trays from oven and drain any excess liquid. Trays will be hot! Use caution.
Evenly divide cream base, cheese, chicken base, peas, poultry seasoning, garlic pepper, pasta, 4 Tbsp. water, and 1/4 tsp. salt between both trays. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Cover trays with foil. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil/caution. -
3 Bake and Finish the Meal
Bake covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-20 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven and stir to combine. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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