Oven-Ready
Chicken with Creamy Pesto Pasta
and roasted tomatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
- 1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates40g
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Net Carbs37g
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Fat28g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1160mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- 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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Start the Chicken and Tomatoes
Prick tomatoes all over with a fork. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.
Pat chicken dry. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.Combine chicken and tomatoes in provided tray and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove from oven and drain any excess liquid. Tray will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Stir in cream base, butter, shredded cheese, pasta, and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Butter will melt a meal bakes.
Cover tray with foil. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil/caution. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven and stir in lemon juice until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil/caution.To serve, top pasta with grated cheese. Bon appétit!
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