Express
Family
Cool Ranch Chicken Bacon Pasta
with cheddar and spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked Gemelli
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ½ oz. Bacon Bits
- ¼ oz. AP Flour
- 1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories500
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat18g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1080mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Butter
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
- 1 Heat-Safe Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 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 antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and half the buttermilk-dill seasoning (reserve remaining for cool ranch).
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Transfer chicken to a plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat. -
2 Make the Sauce
Add cream base, flour, and 1/2 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add ranch seasoning, shredded cheese, 2 Tbsp. butter, and cream cheese. Stir often until combined and sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. -
3 Add the Spinach and Pasta
Add spinach in batches (don't overflow pan), 1/4 tsp. salt, and pasta to hot pan. Stir often until spinach is wilted and pasta is heated through, 3-4 minutes.
Remove from burner.While sauce and pasta cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Cool Ranch and Finish Dish
Place bacon in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in creme fraiche, remaining buttermilk-dill seasoning, and 2 Tbsp. water.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with chicken. Garnish with cool ranch. Bon appétit!
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