Fast & Fresh

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto and Chicken Penne Bake with Crispy Onions

no prep, quick cook

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 8 oz. Fully Cooked Pulled Chicken Breast
  • 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • Info
    3 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    650
  • Carbohydrates
    53g
  • Net Carbs
    49g
  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    41g
  • Sodium
    1890mg

Recipe Steps

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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    Bake the Dish

    If using microwave: Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Add diced peppers and 1 Tbsp. water to provided tray. Cover with a damp towel and microwave on high, 2 minutes. Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in pasta, cream sauce, garlic salt, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Top with chicken. Cover again with a damp paper towel and microwave until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in pesto. Top with crispy onions and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!

    If using oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Add diced peppers and 1 Tbsp. water to provided tray. Cover with foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake covered until beginning to get tender, 7-8 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in pasta, cream sauce, garlic salt, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Top with chicken. Place tray on baking sheet again and bake uncovered until heated through, 15-17 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in pesto. Top with crispy onions and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!

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