Oven-Ready
Premium
Red Pepper Pesto Chicken
with tomato-buttered gemelli
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Chicken Strips
- 8 oz. Cooked Gemelli
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- ¾ oz. Plain Breadcrumbs
- ½ oz. Crispy Bell Pepper
- ½ tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat29g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1660mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 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, follow same instructions.
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1 Start Tomatoes and Prepare the Ingredeints
Prick tomatoes with a fork. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.
Place tomatoes in provided tray. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 5 minutes.While tomatoes bake, finely crush crispy bell peppers.Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with half the seasoned salt (reserve remaining for pasta). -
2 Add the Pasta and Chicken
Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in pasta, marinara sauce, half the basil pesto butter (reserve remaining for garnish), 2 Tbsp. water, remaining seasoned salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined. Push pasta to one side of tray and evenly top with cheese.
Add chicken to empty side of tray. Evenly top with red pepper pesto, breadcrumbs, then crispy bell peppers, pressing gently to adhere. Tray will be hot! Use caution/a utensil. Cover pasta side with foil, leaving chicken uncovered. -
3 Bake Meal, Melt Butter, and Finish Meal
Bake half covered (pasta covered, chicken uncovered) in hot oven until pasta is heated through and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, place remaining basil pesto butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until melted, 10-20 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave. Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top pasta with basil pesto butter. Bon appétit!
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