Oven-Ready
Basil Pesto Chicken with Tomato Mozzarella Rice and Peas
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
Jimmy Cababa
We've learned that doubling down on a good thing just brings you that much more goodness and, dare we say, magic. Well, we've waved our wand and brought out the rabbit and the hat (not literally). Our new Fresh and Easy line is actually as straightforward as it sounds; fresh ingredients, easy assembly and instructions, with all the fantastic flavors you've come to expect. The only magic is what you bring; the love of making dinner for your friends and family.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8½ oz. Cooked Jasmine Rice
- 4 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Peas
- 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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⅗ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates64g
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Net Carbs60g
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Fat22g
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Protein52g
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Sodium1730mg
Recipe Steps
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove lid and label, if necessary. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine rice, peas, onion, tomatoes, and seasoned salt in bottom of provided tray. Top evenly with mozzarella. -
2 Add Chicken and Butter
Place chicken on rice and season with a pinch of pepper. Top each chicken breast with one butter pat.
If using salmon follow same instructions, placing salmon in tray skin side down. -
3 Bake the Dish
Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 22-26 minutes.
If using salmon, bake uncovered in hot oven until salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 18-20 minutes.Carefully remove from oven and top chicken with pesto. Bon appétit!
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