Oven-Ready
Premium
Red Pepper Chicken
with penne and spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Maija Barnes
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 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Sliced Red Bell Peppers
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- ½ oz. Baby Spinach
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1 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
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2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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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Calories560
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat18g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1330mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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 Start the Chicken
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Place panko on a plate and spread into an even layer.Pat chicken dry and season both sides with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for pasta). Place chicken onto panko, pressing gently to adhere to one side. Transfer chicken to provided tray, panko-side up, and spray with cooking spray.Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken starts to brown, 10-15 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.While chicken bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Pasta
Tear spinach leaves.
Add peppers to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until tender, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove bowl from microwave and tray from oven.Transfer chicken to a plate.In now-empty tray, combine cream base, peppers, spinach, half the pesto (reserve remaining for chicken), remaining garlic salt, and pasta. Stir until coated and push to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Place chicken in now-empty side of tray. Top with remaining pesto, then cheese. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven and plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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