Fast & Fresh
Family
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach
no prep, quick cook
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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
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2 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Roasted Red Tomatoes
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- ½ oz. Preserved Lemons
- 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
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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Calories520
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Carbohydrates53g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat18g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1480mg
Recipe Steps
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. In provided tray, combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until completely dissolved. Stir in cream base, chicken base, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined. Cover tray with a damp paper towel and microwave until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. Drain chicken and pat dry. Carefully remove tray from microwave and stir in tomatoes, preserved lemon, pasta, chicken, and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Top with spinach. Cover again with a damp paper towel and microwave until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove tray from microwave and stir to combine. Garnish with remaining cheese and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. In provided tray, combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until completely dissolved. Stir in cream base, chicken base, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined. Top with tomatoes, spinach, and 1 tsp. olive oil. Place tray on baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until sauce begins to thicken, 10-12 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Gently press tomatoes to release juices. Drain chicken and pat dry. Stir in preserved lemon, pasta, chicken, and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Place tray on baking sheet again and bake uncovered in hot oven until sauce bubbles around edges, 10-12 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir to combine. Garnish with remaining cheese and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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