Meal Kit

Arrabiata Chicken Cutlet

with zucchini and orzo

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlet
  • Info
    6 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • 1 Zucchini
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • Info
    2 Tbsp. Arrabbiata Pesto
  • Info
    ⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
  • 1½ Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
  • Info
    ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 0.14 fl. oz. Lemon Juice
  • 1½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Contains: Sulfites
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    800
  • Carbohydrates
    73g
  • Net Carbs
    66g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    50g
  • Sodium
    2470mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice.

    Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Toast the Panko

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add panko and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and toasted, 30-60 seconds.

    Remove from burner. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer panko to towel-lined plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve.

  3. 3

    Start the Chicken

    Return pan used to toast panko to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook undisturbed until browned on one side, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Transfer chicken, seared-side up, to prepared baking sheet.

    Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

  4. 4

    Finish the Chicken

    Spread half the pesto (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for garnish) evenly over chicken, then top with cheese.

    Roast in hot oven until cheese is melted and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 8-10 minutes.

    Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Carefully remove from oven.

    While chicken roasts, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Cook Zucchini and Orzo and Finish Dish

    Return pan used to sear chicken to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add zucchini to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned but not yet tender, 2-3 minutes.

    Add orzo, 3/4 the garlic salt (remaining is yours to use as you please!), and 2 cups water to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until orzo is al dente, 8-10 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in minced garlic and parsley and butter (to taste) until melted and combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with remaining pesto (to taste). Garnish chicken and orzo with toasted panko. Bon appétit!

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