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Chicken Pesto Penne with Shaved Parmesan
ready in 15 minutes
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
It's that kind of day, and you just want a quick bowl of delicious pasta to comfort yourself. Look no further. Seriously, why are you clicking away? You ain't getting comfort like this on Zillow! Tip: if you're looking for the right texture for the sauce, dip a spoon in and see how well it sticks to the back. If it coats, you're good to go.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
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4 oz. Light Cream
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3 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Shaved Parmesan
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) WPeMyEPk
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat31g
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Protein48g
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Sodium1220mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 ground turkey, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1 and stir occasionally, breaking into small pieces with a spoon, until no pink remains, 7-9 minutes.
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If using shrimp, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking undisturbed until seared on one side, 2-3 minutes. Flip, and cook until shrimp reaches minimum internal temperature, 1-2 minutes.
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If using steak strips, separate into a single layer and pat dry. Season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, stirring occasionally until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Start the Chicken
Pat chicken dry, and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken browns and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
2 Make the Sauce
Add half the spinach to hot pan and stir occasionally until just wilted, 1-2 minutes.
Add remaining spinach and stir occasionally until wilted, 1-2 minutes.Stir in cream, pesto, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Bring to a simmer. -
3 Heat the Pasta
Once simmering, add pasta and stir occasionally until sauce thickens to coat pasta, 2-3 minutes.
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4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with Parmesan and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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