Oven-Ready
Cheesy Chicken Carbonara Penne
with crispy bacon and garlic bread crumbs
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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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8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 5 oz. Peas
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4 Smoked Gouda Slices
- 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
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½ oz. Seasoned Croutons
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Nutrition (per serving) 9OzRVlO5
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat25g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1350mg
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, 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Pat chicken dry.Evenly divide chicken between both provided trays and top each tray with 1 tsp. olive oil, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.While chicken bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Pasta and Peas
Tear cheese into 1" pieces.
Coarsely crush croutons.Carefully remove trays from oven. Drain liquid from trays. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Evenly divide bacon, chicken base, cream base, and cheese between both trays. Stir to combine.Evenly divide pasta and peas between both trays. Stir to combine. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until cheese melts, pasta is heated through, and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-17 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Stir to combine.To serve, garnish pasta with crispy onions and croutons. Bon appétit!
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