Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Meal in a Jar
When it comes to meal in a jar recipes, this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is about as quick and easy as it gets! Five ingredients, just minutes to prep - food storage never tasted so good!!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 334kcal
Equipment
- 1 Quart-size Wide-mouth Mason Jar
- 1 New Wide-Mouth Lid & Ring
- 1 Snack- or Sandwich-sized plastic baggie
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry penne pasta
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried broccoli florets & stems
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried chicken chunks
- 2 packets Knorr alfredo sauce mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
To Make the Meal in a Jar:
- Wash and thoroughly dry a quart-size wide-mouth mason jar.
- Place items for meal into mason jar in the following order: dry pasta, broccoli, chicken.
- Pour contents of alfredo sauce mix packets and the garlic powder into a small snack- or sandwich-sized plastic baggie.
- Place baggie on top of ingredients in the jar.
- Lay oxygen absorber on top of ingredients (if using).
- Wipe off rim of mason jar to allow for a good vacuum seal with the lid.
- Place new canning lid on top of jar. Using wide-mouth jar sealer attachment, vacuum seal the lid onto your jar following the instructions for your vacuum sealer model.
- Once seal is done, remove jar sealer attachment and place ring on jar. Tighten by hand, but do not over tighten.
- Label and date. Be sure to include baking instructions.
- Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.
To Cook:
- Remove lid and oxygen absorber and discard.
- Pour contents of baggie into medium bowl. Add 4 cups of boiling water and whisk gently to combine.
- Pour remaining contents of jar into a medium baking dish (8x8 or slightly larger works well).
- Pour sauce mixture over contents and stir to wet all ingredients.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, being sure to stir every 10 minutes to avoid burning or scorching.
- Once sauce has thickened and pasta can cooked through, remove from oven and serve. Garnish with fresh Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Shelf life is 10 years, potentially up to 25, as long as the jar remains fully sealed and it has been stored appropriately.
Be sure to check on your stored jar regularly to verify that seal is still intact. If seal has broken, discard contents.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg