Oven-Ready
Chicken Carbonara Pasta
with peas and spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
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 2)
- 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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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Calories620
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Carbohydrates47g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat28g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
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 diced chicken breasts, follow same instructions.
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1 Start the Chicken and Spinach
Coarsely tear spinach.
Pat chicken thighs dry. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.In provided tray, combine chicken, spinach, garlic salt, a pinch of pepper, and 2 tsp. olive oil. Spread into an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove tray from oven. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Stir in cream base, cream cheese, half the bacon (reserve remaining for microwaving/garnish), grated cheese, peas, pasta, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined. Spread into an even layer. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes._
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3 Crisp Bacon and Finish Meal
Cover tray with foil.
Bake covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-20 minutes.While pasta bakes, line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Spread remaining bacon evenly on towel-lined plate. Microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove bacon from microwave.Carefully remove tray from oven and remove foil. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top pasta with crisped bacon. Bon appétit!
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