Express
Chicken Piccata
with garlic and Parmesan pasta
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Cooked Gemelli
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 2 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 1 oz. Beurre Blanc Butter
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ oz. Capers
- ¼ oz. Parsley
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat26g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1520mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for sauce) 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. 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. -
2 Cook the Pasta
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add peas and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir constantly until heated through, 60-90 seconds.Stir in cream cheese, creme fraiche, grated cheese, remaining garlic salt, 1/4 cup water, and garlic pepper until combined. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add pasta and stir often until heated through, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince parsley.
Drain and mince capers. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Place butter and capers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until butter is melted, 30-45 seconds.
Carefully remove from microwave and stir in 1 tsp. water until combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce and parsley. Bon appétit!
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