Oven-Ready
Family
Caprese-Style Chicken Pasta Bake
with balsamic and garlic bread
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
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
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
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1 Garlic Butter Baguette
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4 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 2 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
- ⅔ fl. oz. Balsamic Glaze
- 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) WPeB0xqk
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates71g
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Net Carbs67g
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Fat20g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1610mg
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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1 Start the Chicken
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Pierce tomatoes with a fork.Pat chicken dry.Evenly divide chicken and tomatoes between two provided trays. Top each tray with 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until chicken is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove from oven. -
2 Add the Pasta
Evenly divide pasta, marinara sauce, tomato puree, garlic salt, and pesto between both trays. Stir until combined.
Top both trays evenly with cheese. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10-12 minutes.
While meal bakes, place baguette directly on oven rack and bake until golden-brown, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove trays and garlic bread from oven.To serve, top pasta with balsamic glaze. Bon appétit!
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