Chopped & Ready
Chopped & Ready
Speedy Chicken Pasta
with peppers and peas
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 10 oz. Penne Pasta
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 2 oz. Arrabbiata Pesto
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Savory Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat18g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1190mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 Italian sausage, break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken dry.
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2 Cook the Peppers
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add peppers and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned, 4-6 minutes.Alternatively, reserve half the raw peppers for snacking/serving on the side. -
3 Add the Chicken
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, chicken, savory seasoning, garlic and parsley seasoning, and 1/2 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
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4 Add the Peas and Pasta
Add peas and pasta to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined and heated through, 3-4 minutes.
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5 Add Sauce and Finish Dish
Add pesto (to taste), creme fraiche, and cream base to hot pan. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the pesto. Stir occasionally until combined and sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.
If too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with cheese. Bon appétit!
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