Chopped & Ready
Caprese-Inspired Chicken
with orzo pomodoro and zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Cooked Orzo
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 10 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat20g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1910mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Plate
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 antibiotic free chicken breasts, follow same instructions.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with half the garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. -
2 Top the Chicken
In pan, carefully top chicken evenly with pesto, then mozzarella.
Add 1 Tbsp. water to edge of pan. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While topping melts, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Zucchini
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, garlic pepper, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 6-8 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer zucchini to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Heat Orzo and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook zucchini to medium-high heat.
Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, remaining garlic salt, butter, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir to combine.Add orzo and stir often until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with chicken and garnishing meal with Parmesan. Bon appetit!
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