Fast & Fresh
Chicken and Lemon Cream Penne
with Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 oz. Fully Cooked Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories510
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat18g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1310mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
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 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, and 1/4 tsp. salt.Cover with damp paper towel. Microwave until chicken is heated through, 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave. Halve lemon. Juice one half and cut other half into wedges. 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 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. 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 is thickened, 12-15 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Halve lemon. Juice one half and cut other half into wedges. 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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