Chicken Thighs & Wheelies Pasta

with Summer Tomato Sauce

40 MIN

4 Servings

Wellness at Blue Apron

Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.

Vegetarian

These recipes don’t contain meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.* They’re made with fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. *Select artisanal cheeses may contain animal-derived rennet.

Carb Conscious

This applies to meal kit recipes with 48g or less of net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) per serving. Carb Conscious Add-ons contain 20g or less net carbs.

Mediterranean Diet

Our Mediterranean recipes are inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy eating plan recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published jointly every five years by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). This eating plan highlights the flavors and cooking styles from countries along the Mediterranean Sea, including those in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. These recipes showcase a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, as well as lean proteins and moderate portions of dairy.

600 Calories or Less

These meals contain 600 calories or less per serving. The US Food & Drug Administration uses 2000 calorie daily intake for general advice. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of the total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.

Wellness Grain

These recipes feature grains such as barley, quinoa, farro, orzo, couscous and more, handpicked by our Culinary team in collaboration with our Registered Dietitian.

Pescatarian

These recipes feature a wide array of nutritious seafood options like salmon, cod, tilapia, crab, and shrimp. While these dishes never contain meat, pork or poultry, they may contain animal derived ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese and/or honey.

30g Of Protein

These meals contain 30g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.

Keto Friendly

These meals have approximately 10% of calories from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 70% from dietary fats (per serving).

45g Of Protein

These meal kit recipes contain 45g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.

Nutritionist's Pick

These meals are selected by Blue Apron’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. They are centered around nutritious and wholesome ingredients, featuring whole grains and fresh produce which provide fiber. They also contain moderate portions of dairy and lean protein while being mindful of saturated fat.

Wheat Free

These meals are prepared with ingredients that do not contain wheat. They feature grains such as barley and rice as well as proteins and vegetables.

Reduced Sodium

These Prepared and Ready dishes contain at least 25% less sodium per 100 grams (or 3.5 oz) than our average Prepared and Ready Meal as of October 1, 2024. Sodium content has been reduced from 330 mg per 100 grams to 250 mg per 100 grams. These dishes focus on ingredients with strong flavor and moderate salt.

Vegan

To view a recipe's full nutrition information, head to your Upcoming page at blueapron.com, click on a specific recipe, then head to the Nutrition tab and select 'View Full Nutrition.' Nutrition Facts Panels are available up to 1.5 weeks in advance

From the Test Kitchen

Chefs, pasta doesn’t get more exciting than wagon wheels. Also called “rotelle” (which means “wheels” in Italian), these bite-sized, aptly-named noodles are incredibly fun to eat—and they’re great at catching chunky sauces between their “spokes.” Here, we’re cooking up a fresh summer sauce with both beefsteak and cherry tomatoes. At its flavorful, simple base are sliced garlic and the charred spices from pan-seared, savory chicken thighs, which we’re serving on top with a garnish of basil.

See Plans

Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

685 Cals (est.)

fresh

ingredients

6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
¾ lb Wheelies Pasta
4 cloves Garlic
1 Beefsteak Tomato
½ lb Multicolored Cherry Tomatoes
1 large bunch Basil
2 Tbsps Butter
½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp Chicken & Pasta Spice Blend (Yellow Mustard Powder, Onion Powder, Dried Lemon Peel & Dried Thyme)

time-saving

tips & techniques

step-by-step

instructions

Cook Along

1 Prepare the ingredients:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling on high. Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Core and large dice the beefsteak tomato. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Pick the basil leaves off the stems; discard the stems.

2 Cook the chicken:

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season on both sides with salt, pepper and the spice blend. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken. Cook 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan. Set the cooked chicken aside in a warm place.

3 Start the sauce:

Heat the pan of reserved fond on medium until hot. Add the garlic; season with salt and pepper. (If the pan seems dry, add up to 2 teaspoons of olive oil.) Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant. Add the beefsteak tomato; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 12 to 14 minutes, or until slightly thickened and saucy.

4 Cook the pasta:

While the sauce cooks, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Reserving ¾ cup of the pasta cooking water, thoroughly drain the cooked pasta.

5 Finish the sauce & pasta:

To the pan of sauce, add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, butter, Parmesan cheese, half the basil (tearing just before adding) and ½ cup of the reserved pasta cooking water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently to coat the pasta, 2 to 3 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. (If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining pasta cooking water to achieve your desired consistency.) Remove from heat.

6 Serve your dish:

Cut 2 pieces of the cooked chicken in half. Divide the finished pasta and chicken between 4 dishes. Garnish with the remaining basil (tearing just before adding). Enjoy!