Oven-Ready
Family
Pesto Parmesan Chicken Pasta
with butternut squash
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ oz. Parsley
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat26g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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 with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat 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. 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 Prepare the Ingredients
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil and butternut squash.
Microwave uncovered until slightly tender, 5-8 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave.While butternut squash microwaves, pat chicken dry. -
2 Assemble and Start the Pasta
Evenly divide chicken, butternut squash, garlic salt, and garlic pepper between both provided trays. Evenly top each tray with a pinch of salt and 2 tsp. olive oil. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer.
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Carefully remove trays from oven. Evenly divide pasta, cream base, cream cheese, and grated cheese between both trays. Evenly top each tray with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil/caution. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake both trays again uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-18 minutes.
While pasta bakes, coarsely tear parsley.Carefully remove trays from oven. Evenly divide lemon juice between both trays and stir to combine. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top pasta with pesto and parsley. Bon appétit!
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