Oven-Ready
Family
Pesto Chicken Risotto
with Asiago and peas
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Laura Alpern
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 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 17 oz. Cooked Jasmine Rice
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Peas
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
- 1½ 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) pOJ8BKPy
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat23g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1750mg
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 Prepare the Risotto
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps.In one provided tray, combine rice, cream base, chicken base, 11/2 cups water, peas, and 2/3 the garlic salt (reserve remaining for chicken). -
2 Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken dry.
In second provided tray, combine chicken, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 2 tsp. olive oil, and remaining garlic salt. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until risotto has thickened and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees 25-30 minutes.
Carefully remove trays from oven. Add butter and cheese to risotto and stir vigorously until melted and combined. Drain any excess liquid from chicken and stir in pesto. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top risotto with chicken. Bon appétit!
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