Oven-Ready
Homestyle Lemon Herb Chicken Bake
with rice pilaf and broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
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2 oz. Arrabbiata Pesto
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
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1½ oz. Greek Feta Dressing
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1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
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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Carbohydrates39g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat23g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1790mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 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, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Start the Broccoli
Place broccoli, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in one provided tray. Massage oil and seasonings into broccoli. Spread into an even layer. Have a little sous chef around? With supervision, have them help season and massage the broccoli.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.While broccoli bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Chicken and Bake Meal
Pat chicken dry.
Combine chicken, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, half the chimichurri seasoning (reserve remaining for rice), and lemon n herb seasoning in second provided tray. Spread into an even layer.After 10 minutes, carefully remove broccoli from oven. Stir and cover tray with foil. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Bake both trays (chicken uncovered, broccoli covered) in hot oven until broccoli is tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.Carefully remove trays from oven. Uncover broccoli and stir in pesto (to taste) until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the pesto.While meal bakes, continue recipe. -
3 Heat Rice and Make Crema
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, chicken base, and remaining chimichurri seasoning. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.While rice microwaves, in a mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche, dressing, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the crema.To serve, top chicken with crema. Garnish broccoli with cheese. Bon appétit!
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