Fast & Fresh
Cheesy Tex-Mex-Style Chicken Pasta
with cheddar-jack and poblano
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 oz. Fully Cooked Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
- 3 oz. Diced Poblanos
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Light Sour Cream
- ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
- 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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) xPoL85qg
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat25g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1760mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Baking Sheet
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 Microwave Instructions
Halve lime. Drain chicken and pat dry.
Combine poblanos (to taste), a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil in provided tray.Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until poblanos are tender, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Add pasta, dollops of cream cheese, chicken, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), taco seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. water. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave again covered until heated through, 2-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in juice of one lime half (remaining half is yours to use as you please!), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. water until creamy. If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.To serve, garnish with remaining shredded cheese, tortilla strips, and sour cream. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Halve lime. Drain chicken and pat dry.
Combine poblanos (to taste), a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil in provided tray.Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until poblanos are tender, 10-12 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Add pasta, chicken, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), taco seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt and stir to combine. Top evenly with dollops of cream cheese. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Stir in juice of one lime half (remaining half is yours to use as you please!), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. water until creamy. If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.To serve, garnish with remaining shredded cheese, tortilla strips, and sour cream. Bon appétit!
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