Oven-Ready
Premium
Three-Cheese Shrimp & Spinach Orzo
with Parmesan panko topping
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
- Fiber-Rich
- Pescatarian
- Protein-Packed
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)
- 8 oz. Shrimp
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
- 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.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates55g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat29g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1920mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Add chicken to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Start the Shrimp and Orzo
Place orzo, garlic salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1 cup water in provided tray. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer.
Pat shrimp dry. Evenly top orzo with shrimp.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Shrimp will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove from oven. -
2 Add the Sauce and Spinach
Stir in cream base, spinach, cream cheese, shredded cheese, peas, lemon n herb seasoning, and pesto until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.
Bake uncovered in hot oven until orzo is tender and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 10-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven and stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.While meal bakes, continue recipe. -
3 Toast Panko and Finish Meal
Combine panko and 1 tsp. olive oil on a microwave-safe plate. Spread into an even layer.
Microwave until golden-brown and toasted, 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through.Carefully remove from microwave and stir in grated cheese until combined.To serve, top orzo with panko topping. Bon appétit!
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