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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: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Fully Cooked Pulled Chicken Breast
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    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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    3 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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    3 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
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    ½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
  • 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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    600
  • Carbohydrates
    51g
  • Net Carbs
    47g
  • Fat
    24g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1580mg

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 cheese, garlic salt, and 1/4 cup water. 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. 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 cheese, garlic salt, and 1/4 cup water. Top with chicken. Place tray on baking sheet again and bake uncovered until heated through, 10-12 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in pesto. Top with crispy onions. Bon appétit!

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