Grilled Pesto Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini and Tomatoes

easy prep & grill bag included

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • Info
    2 oz. Basil Pesto
  • Info
    ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
  • Info
    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • Info
    ½ oz. Grated Romano Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Slivered Almonds

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    470
  • Carbohydrates
    13g
  • Net Carbs
    10g
  • Fat
    29g
  • Protein
    42g
  • Sodium
    1740mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

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

Customize It Instructions

  • If using NY strip steak, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 2, grilling until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 9-11 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Halve to serve.

  • If using salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 2, grilling, skin side up first, until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Spray grill with cooking spray and heat grill to medium. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Set plain butter out to soften.

    Place zucchini, tomatoes, lemon garlic butter, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in provided grill bag. Roll open end of bag to seal and gently shake to mix.

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

  2. 2

    Grill the Meal

    Place grill bag on hot grill and cook until vegetables are tender, 12-15 minutes, flipping occasionally.

    While grill bag cooks, place chicken on hot grill and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Make Pesto Butter and Finish Dish

    While chicken cooks, combine softened plain butter, pesto, cheese, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.

    Carefully, open grill bag and scoop out vegetables.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with pesto butter and topping vegetables with almonds. Bon appétit!

  4. 4

    For a Rainy Day...

    If cooking indoors, thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Place plain butter on counter. Pat chicken dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. While chicken cooks, place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add zucchini, tomatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 4-5 minutes. Remove from burner and stir in lemon garlic butter. In a mixing bowl, combine softened plain butter, pesto, cheese, and a pinch of salt. Follow same plating instructions.

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