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Caprese Chicken Breast
with Parmesan tomatoes and green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs
Chef
David Padilla
Who doesn't love chicken smothered in cheese? Everyone, from your grandmother down to your baby cousin, loves poultry with the gooey good stuff, found in spades in this meal.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 6 oz. Trimmed Green Beans
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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1½ oz. Mozzarella Cheese Slices
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1 oz. Basil Pesto
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories400
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Carbohydrates12g
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Net Carbs8g
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Fat19g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1310mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using sirloin steaks, follow same instructions as chicken breasts in Steps 1 and 3, cooking until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Start the Chicken
Pat chicken dry, and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan and cook undisturbed on one side until browned, 5-7 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Halve tomatoes.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Cover, and cook until starting to soften, 5-7 minutes.Uncover, and add tomatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until tomatoes have softened and green beans are tender, 3-5 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.While vegetables cook, finish chicken. -
3 Finish the Chicken
Flip chicken, and top evenly with pesto and mozzarella. Cover, and cook until cheese is melted and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing vegetables with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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