Oven-Ready Plus
Red Pepper Crusted Chicken
with pimiento mac and cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Cook Within: 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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 Cavatappi Pasta
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2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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1 oz. Crispy Red Peppers
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1½ Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
- 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) pOJ78L3y
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates47g
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Fat27g
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Protein52g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- 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
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1 Prepare the Chicken
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Finely crush crispy red peppers. Spread crispy red peppers evenly on a plate.Pat chicken dry and season with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for cheese sauce).Place chicken on crispy red peppers, pressing gently to adhere to one side.Transfer chicken, topping side up, to provided tray. Top chicken with any remaining crispy red peppers. -
2 Bake Chicken and Add Pasta
Bake uncovered in hot oven until topping is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.Push chicken to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Add spinach and pasta to now-empty side. Cover pasta side of tray with foil. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Sauce
Bake again half-covered (pasta covered, chicken uncovered) in hot oven until pasta is heated through, spinach is wilted, and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded cheese, cream cheese, remaining garlic salt, and 1/4 cup water. Cover with a paper towel.Microwave, stirring occasionally, until sauce is melted and smooth, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and stir in pesto.Carefully remove tray from oven. Transfer chicken to a plate. Stir cheese sauce into pasta and spinach until combined.To serve, slice chicken, if desired, and place over pasta. Bon appétit!
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