Oven-Ready
Smothered Tomato Pesto Chicken
with broccoli and butternut squash
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
David Welch
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. Chicken Breast
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- 1 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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Calories550
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs18g
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Fat33g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1620mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Microwave-Safe Bowls
- 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, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Cook, skin-side up first, in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Start the Vegetables
Spray provided tray with cooking spray.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil and butternut squash. Microwave, 5 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave.While butternut squash microwaves, break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands.Place butternut squash and broccoli in prepared tray and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for chicken), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Push to one side of tray. -
2 Add Chicken and Bake Meal
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with a pinch of pepper and remaining garlic salt.
Place chicken in empty side of tray and evenly top with 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.While meal bakes, continue recipe. -
3 Add Spinach and Finish Meal
Finely tear spinach.
Place spinach in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until wilted, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in pesto and creme fraiche until combined. Set aside.After 15 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Evenly top chicken with spinach mixture.Bake again uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Stir softened butter (to taste) into vegetables until melted and combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Bon appétit!
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