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Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo

Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo
Blue ApronPoultry
✓ Available this week · Aug 3 to Aug 9, 2026
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🍽 2 servings  ·  📊 Easy
Nutrition Facts
2 serving(s)
Calories790
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Sat. fat & sugars not reported by provider.
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MealFan's take
Decent, with trade-offs
Poultry that 3% lighter than the average poultry meal.
Lightness2/5
Ease4/5
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Nutrition per serving
790
Calories
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider, check the package label before cooking.
Dietary ✓ Italian
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Ingredients
10 oz Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
4 oz Orzo Pasta
4 oz Grape Tomatoes
3 oz Baby Spinach
6 tbsp Basil Pesto
2 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese
¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
½ cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning (Whole Dried Basil, Sage, Oregano, Savory, Rosemary, Thyme & Marjoram)
1 each Single-Use Aluminum Tray
How to make it
1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 450°F. Rinse and dry all produce. In the tray, combine the pasta, pesto, mascarpone, tomatoes, spinach, and as much red pepper flake as you like. Add 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
2
Pat the chicken dry and place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer over the base.
3
Cover tightly with foil and bake 20-22 minutes until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the foil. Let stand 3 minutes. Serve topped with the ricotta and parmesan.
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Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo

Blue Apron puts Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo with with Spinach, Tomatoes & Ricotta on the menu as a Poultry dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook.

Blue Apron delivers weekly meals across the US. For testing notes, delivery details, and how Blue Apron compares to alternatives, read the Blue Apron review on MealFan.

⏱️ Est. time: 24 min
🍽️ Serves: 1 serving
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
Vegans

How to make it

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 450°F. Rinse and dry all produce. In the tray, combine the pasta, pesto, mascarpone, tomatoes, spinach, and as much red pepper flake as you like. Add 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer over the base.
  3. Cover tightly with foil and bake 20-22 minutes until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the foil. Let stand 3 minutes. Serve topped with the ricotta and parmesan.

Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo is a Blue Apron meal

Blue Apron delivers weekly meals across the US.

Frequently asked questions

Which meal service offers Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo?

Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo is offered by Blue Apron. Read the full Blue Apron review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Blue Apron compares to competitors.

Is Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo italian?

Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo is tagged as Italian on the Blue Apron menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.

How long does Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo take to prepare?

Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo is made in 3 steps. Estimated active time is about 24 minutes based on the recipe instructions.

❓ Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo?+
Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo has 790 calories per serving.
Does Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo list its allergens?+
Blue Apron does not itemize allergens for this meal, check the package label before cooking, especially for serious allergies.
What diets does Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo work for?+
It is tagged Italian.

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Oven Baked Pesto Chicken & Orzo has 790 calories per serving from Blue Apron.

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