Oven-Ready
Chicken & Bacon Pasta
with spinach, peas, and leeks
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Leeks
- 1⅗ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- 1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ oz. Bacon Bits
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat24g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1660mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Start the Chicken and Leeks
Spray provided trays with cooking spray.
Pat chicken dry and season all over with 1/2 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.Evenly divide chicken and leeks between both prepared trays. Evenly top both trays with 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove trays from oven and drain any excess liquid. Trays will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Add the Pasta and Spinach
Coarsely tear spinach. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the spinach.
Evenly divide spinach, cream base, tomato sauce, bacon, peas, 1/2 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and pasta between both trays. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer.Cover trays with foil. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake both trays again 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. Evenly divide softened butter (to taste) between both trays and stir until combined. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the butter. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top pasta with cheese. Bon appétit!
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