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Chicken Pasta Primavera
with pesto, peas, and zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 1 Zucchini
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 2 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 0.28 oz. Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp. Poultry Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat24g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1530mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 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 antibiotic free chicken, follow same instructions.
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If using sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/4" slices.
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with garlic pepper, poultry seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Zucchini
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini, garlic salt, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes. -
4 Add the Peas and Pasta
Add peas, 3/4 the cream base (reserve remaining for sauce), and grated cheese to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add pasta and lemon juice. Stir often until pasta is heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining cream base and pesto.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with chicken and garnishing chicken with sauce. Slice chicken, if desired. Garnish dish with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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