Fast & Fresh
Family
Creamy Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
with Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Rachel Post
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Fully Cooked Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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3 oz. Basil Pesto
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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) EOdpnAOG
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Calories440
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs41g
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Fat15g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1060mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Baking Sheet
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
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1 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain chicken and pat dry.
Combine tomatoes, cream base, cream cheese, chicken base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water in one provided tray. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats. Microwave uncovered until tomatoes burst and sauce is warmed through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. If tomatoes don't burst, gently press to release juices. Add chicken and stir to combine. Transfer half the chicken mixture to second provided tray.Divide pasta and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) evenly between both trays. Stir both trays until thoroughly combined. Microwave both trays uncovered until heated through, 1-2 minutes per tray.Carefully remove both trays from microwave. Divide pesto evenly between both trays and stir to combine.To serve, top with remaining shredded cheese and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain chicken and pat dry.
Combine tomatoes, cream base, cream cheese, chicken base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water in one provided tray. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until tomatoes burst and sauce is warmed through, 10-12 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. If tomatoes don't burst, gently press to release juices. Add chicken and stir to combine. Transfer half the chicken mixture to second provided tray. Divide pasta and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) evenly between both trays. Stir both trays until thoroughly combined.Place trays on a baking sheet. Bake again uncovered in hot oven until heated through, 15-20 minutes.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Divide pesto evenly between both trays and stir to combine.To serve, top with remaining shredded cheese and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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