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Chicken Breast with Parmesan Thyme Butter and Lemony Green Beans

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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Cheese, butter, lemon… basic things, but basic things that make so many meals flavorful and delightful,. We don't need to bring more complexity! Also not complex; this meal comes together in less than 15 minutes. Simple, fresh, basic… all good things.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz. Green Beans
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Shallot
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Butter
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
  • 3 Thyme Sprigs
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    550
  • Carbohydrates
    20g
  • Net Carbs
    15g
  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    46g
  • Sodium
    1540mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
  • 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 salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking, skin side up first, until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • If using filets mignon, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking until filets reach minimum internal temperature, 5-8 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

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

    Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add chicken to hot pan. Cover, and cook until chicken is browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner.

    While chicken cooks, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem thyme.

    Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Peel and halve shallot. Slice thinly.

  3. 3

    Cook the Green Beans

    Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add green beans, shallot, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover, and cook until tender, 7-9 minutes.

    If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner and stir in garlic salt, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Make Butter and Finish Dish

    If butter is still hard, place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave, 5 seconds at a time, until soft.

    Combine softened butter, Parmesan, and thyme in a mixing bowl until smooth.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with butter and green beans with crispy onions. Squeeze lemon wedges over meal to taste. Bon appétit!

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