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Chicken Pesto Melt
serves 6
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
In Your Box (serves 6)
- 30 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 6 Ciabatta
- 2 Roma Tomato
- 4 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
- 1.76 oz. Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat28g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil
- 2 Baking Sheets
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 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
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1 Prepare Tomatoes and Make Pesto Aioli
Core tomatoes and cut into 1/2" rounds.
In a mixing bowl, combine basil pesto and mayonnaise. Set aside. -
2 Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season all over with garlic salt, a pinch of pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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3 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 6-8 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Assemble the Sandwiches
Separate ciabattas. Evenly spread pesto aioli on bottom halves, then top with chicken, tomatoes, and cheese.
Evenly spread softened basil pesto butter on top halves. -
5 Broil Sandwiches and Finish Dish
Place ciabattas on prepared baking sheets.
Broil under hot broiler until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as cheese may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from oven and evenly top cheese with spinach. Sheet will be hot! Use caution/a utensil.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping bottom half with top half. Bon appétit!
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