Oven-Ready
Margherita Chicken
with garlic Parmesan zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
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 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 4 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 Tbsp. Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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4 Butter Crackers
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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) 2PZbrJP9
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Calories510
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Carbohydrates19g
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Net Carbs16g
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Fat27g
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Protein48g
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Sodium1720mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 pork chops, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 23-27 minutes.
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1 Start the Vegetables
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine zucchini, red bell pepper, garlic salt, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes. -
2 Add Chicken and Bake Meal
Carefully remove tray from oven and push vegetables to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.
Pat chicken dry, and place in empty side of tray. Top chicken evenly with sun-dried tomato pesto.Bake uncovered until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes. -
3 Add Cheese and Finish Meal
While chicken bakes, crush crackers. Mix Parmesan and crackers in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Top chicken with mozzarella and vegetables with cracker-Parmesan mixture.Bake again uncovered until mozzarella is melted, 3-5 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Rest chicken, 3 minutes.To serve, top chicken with basil pesto. Bon appétit!
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