Express
Premium
Chicken Milanese
with pesto and leek pasta
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 oz. Leeks
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ oz. Fresh Basil
- ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat26g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1270mg
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, follow same instructions.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/4" dice.
Stem and coarsely chop basil. Evenly spread panko on a plate.Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with lemon n herb seasoning, Italian seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Evenly spread 1 Tbsp. cream base (reserve remaining for pasta) on one side of each chicken breast. Transfer chicken, cream base-side down, onto plate with panko, pressing gently to adhere. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan, panko-side down. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini, leeks, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes. -
4 Add Sauce and Pasta and Finish Dish
Add remaining cream base, pesto, tomatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and pasta to hot pan. Stir often until combined and pasta is heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with basil. Slice chicken, if desired. Garnish pasta with cheese. Bon appétit!
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