Cheesy Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Pasta
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Cheesy Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Pasta

Cheesy Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Pasta

with Baby Spinach

Making the perfect mac 'n’ cheese starts with a velvety cheddar cheese sauce and a swirl of cream. Hearty chicken, roasted cauliflower and a sprinkle of chili flakes add elegance to this everyday favourite!

Tags:
Optional Spice
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time30 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

170 g

Rigatoni

(Contains Wheat)

285 g

Cauliflower, florets

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 unit(s)

Yellow Onion

113 mL

Cream

(Contains Milk)

1 tsp

Garlic Salt

¼ tsp

Chili Flakes

1 tbsp

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

(Contains Wheat)

2 unit(s)

Chicken Breasts

½ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains Milk)

Not included in your delivery

½ cup

Milk*

(Contains Milk)

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Oil*

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Nutrition Values

Calories1039 kcal
Fat49 g
Saturated Fat27 g
Carbohydrate83 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein64 g
Cholesterol245 mg
Sodium1500 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1750 mg
Calcium500 mg
Iron5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pot
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Baking Sheet
Colander
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce.Heat Guide for Step 6: 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) mild, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) medium and 1 tsp (2 tsp) spicy! Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, cut cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Peel, then cut half the onion (whole onion for 4 ppl) into 1/4-inch pieces.

Roast cauliflower
2

Add cauliflower and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet. Season with half the garlic salt and pepper, then toss to coat.Roast in the middle of the oven, until golden-brown, 14-16 min.

Cook rigatoni and chicken
3

Meanwhile, add rigatoni to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water, then drain and return rigatoni to the same pot, off heat.Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Pan-fry on one side until golden, 6-7 min. Flip, then cover and continue cooking, until cooked through, 6-7 min.**Remove from heat, transfer to a plate.

Make sauce
4

Heat the same pan over medium. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then onions. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 3-4 min. Sprinkle Cream Sauce Spice Blend and remaining garlic salt over onions. Cook, stirring often, until onions are coated, 1 min. Add cream and 1/2 cup (1 cup) milk, then bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, 1 min. Remove from heat, then add spinach. Stir until wilted, 1 min.

Assemble pasta
5

Add cheese, sauce, half the reserved pasta water and cauliflower to the pot with rigatoni. Stir until cheese melts, 1 min. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add more reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Finish and serve
6

Thinly slice chicken.Divide cheesy creamy cauliflower pasta between bowls. Top with chicken.Sprinkle 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) chili flakes over top. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.)