Meal Kit
Creamy Tomato Gemelli and Chicken Thighs
with zucchini and red peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 14 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
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- 1 Red Bell Pepper
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- 1 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes in Juice
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- 1 tsp. Tomato Paste
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) 9OzGkp35
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Calories850
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Carbohydrates79g
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Net Carbs71g
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Fat33g
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Protein60g
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Sodium1590mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
- 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
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Cook The Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 12-13 minutes.
Strain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.While pasta cooks, prepare ingredients." -
Prepare The Ingredients
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into 1/2" dice.
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. -
Cook The Chicken
Pat chicken thighs dry, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Transfer to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
Cook The Vegetables
In the same pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tsp. olive oil and bell pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 5-8 minutes.
Add zucchini, garlic salt, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until browned and tender, 3-4 minutes.Add tomatoes, cream base, tomato paste, cooked pasta, and chicken and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in half the cheese.Transfer to prepared casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. -
Finish The Dish
Bake in a hot oven until cheese is melted and browned, 10-12 minutes.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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