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Nutrition per serving
Protein25% · 58g
Carbs37% · 86g
Fat38% · 38g
8g
Fiber
770mg
Sodium
6.3g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
92th pctl
More protein than 92% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
6.3g /100cal
Leaner than 85% of meals
vs Poultry average
13% heavier
This920
Avg812
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Rigatoni Pasta
Sour Cream
Broccoli
Chicken Stock Concentrate
Cream Sauce Base
Lemon
Garlic
Italian Seasoning
Parmesan Cheese
Chicken Cutlets
Parsley
Garlic Powder
Black Pepper
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Thinly slice one lemon; quarter remaining lemon (for 4 servings, thinly slice two lemons; quarter remaining lemons). Peel and mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop parsley.
2
Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. TIP: If needed, cover broccoli with foil to keep warm until ready to serve.
3
Once water is boiling, add rigatoni to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings), then drain.
4
Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; place between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about ½ inch thick. Season all over with 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (2 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. (Be sure to measure the Italian Seasoning—we sent more!) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side.Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board. Wipe out pan and let cool slightly.
5
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add lemon slices in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.Add garlic to same pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.Whisk in reserved pasta cooking water, cream sauce base, stock concentrate, Parmesan, and juice from two lemon wedges (four wedges for 4 servings). Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, 2-4 minutes.Reduce heat to medium low. Whisk in sour cream and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until smooth.Slice chicken crosswise. Add chicken to pan and toss to coat.
6
Divide drained rigatoni between shallow bowls; top with saucy chicken. Spoon any remaining sauce from pan over everything. Garnish with seared lemon slices and parsley.Serve with roasted broccoli and remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Thinly slice one lemon; quarter remaining lemon (for 4 servings, thinly slice two lemons; quarter remaining lemons). Peel and mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop parsley.
2
Step 2
Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. TIP: If needed, cover broccoli with foil to keep warm until ready to serve.
3
Step 3
Once water is boiling, add rigatoni to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings), then drain.
4
Step 4
Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; place between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about ½ inch thick. Season all over with 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (2 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. (Be sure to measure the Italian Seasoning—we sent more!) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side.Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board. Wipe out pan and let cool slightly.
5
Step 5
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add lemon slices in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.Add garlic to same pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.Whisk in reserved pasta cooking water, cream sauce base, stock concentrate, Parmesan, and juice from two lemon wedges (four wedges for 4 servings). Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, 2-4 minutes.Reduce heat to medium low. Whisk in sour cream and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until smooth.Slice chicken crosswise. Add chicken to pan and toss to coat.
6
Step 6
Divide drained rigatoni between shallow bowls; top with saucy chicken. Spoon any remaining sauce from pan over everything. Garnish with seared lemon slices and parsley.Serve with roasted broccoli and remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Sunny Lemon Chicken Rigatoni (HelloFresh's Sunny Lemon Chicken Rigatoni: 920 calories, 58g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 920 calories with 58 g of protein, representing about 46 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Rigatoni is a type of pasta. They are larger than penne and ziti, and sometimes slightly curved, but not as curved as elbow macaroni. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
920Calories
58gProtein
86gCarbs
38gFat
8gFiber
770mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution46% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sunny Lemon Chicken Rigatoni?
Sunny Lemon Chicken Rigatoni contains 920 calories and 58 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Sunny Lemon Chicken Rigatoni: 920 calories, 58g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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