Oven-Ready
Two-Cheese Chicken Ziti
with creamy bechamel sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 16 oz. Cooked Ziti Pasta
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ oz. AP Flour
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories500
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat15g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1270mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 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 diced chicken thighs, 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. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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1 Bake the Chicken
If you received raw pasta, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, cook until al dente, 8-13 minutes. Remove from burner. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wait until last step to add pasta and stir to combine.
Pat chicken dry. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and Italian seasoning.Evenly divide chicken between both provided trays. Spread into a single layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.While chicken bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Assemble the Pasta
Tear spinach.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream base, mozzarella, flour, and a pinch of salt. Microwave uncovered until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through.Carefully remove from microwave. Set aside.Carefully remove both trays from oven.Evenly divide spinach, marinara, and pasta (Add pasta only if you received pre-cooked pasta. If you received raw pasta, please refer to Step 1.) between both trays. Add 2 Tbsp. water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to each tray. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.Evenly top both trays with cheese sauce. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake both trays in hot oven until pasta (or sauce, if you received raw pasta) is heated through, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove trays from oven and stir to combine. If you received raw pasta, add to tray and stir to combine.Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top pasta with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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