Fast & Fresh

Chicken and Lemon Cream Penne

with Parmesan

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 8 oz. Fully Cooked Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
  • 1 Lemon
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    510
  • Carbohydrates
    52g
  • Net Carbs
    48g
  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Sodium
    1600mg

Recipe Steps

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
  1. 1

    Microwave Instructions

    Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Halve lemon. Juice one half and cut other half into wedges. Drain chicken, separate, and pat dry.

    Place tomatoes in provided tray and poke with a fork.

    Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave, 2 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in cream base, cornstarch, pasta, and 1/3 cup water until combined. Top with spinach, chicken, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

    Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until chicken is heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Taste, and add remaining lemon juice, 1 tsp. at a time, if desired.

    To serve, garnish with cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

  2. 2

    Oven Instructions

    Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Halve lemon. Juice one half and cut other half into wedges. Drain chicken, separate, and pat dry.

    Place tomatoes in provided tray and poke with a fork. Top with 1 tsp. olive oil and 1/4 tsp. salt.

    Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Gently press tomatoes until they release juices. Stir in cornstarch, cream base, pasta, and 1/3 cup water until combined. Top with spinach, chicken, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.

    Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again uncovered in hot oven until chicken is heated through and sauce has thickened, 12-15 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Taste, and add remaining lemon juice, 1 tsp. at a time, if desired.

    To serve, garnish with cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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