Fast & Fresh
Creamy Pesto Chicken Cavatappi with Spinach and Roasted Tomatoes
no prep, quick cook
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Nigel Palmer
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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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
- 8 oz. Fully Cooked Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes in Juice
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1½ tsp. Cornstarch
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) ZqwkW5qG
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat20g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1380mg
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 Make the Meal
If using microwave: Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Combine cream sauce base and cornstarch in provided tray, then layer as follows: spinach first, then pasta, tomatoes, chicken,1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in pesto until combined. Bon appétit!
If using oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Combine cream sauce base and cornstarch in provided tray, then layer as follows: spinach first, then pasta, tomatoes, chicken,1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cover with foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Carefully remove from oven. Stir in pesto until combined. Bon appétit!
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