Oven-Ready
Crispy Apricot Chicken
with red pepper broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Rachel Post
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 1 oz. Apricot Preserves
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories480
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Carbohydrates32g
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Net Carbs26g
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Fat20g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1580mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
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 Start the Broccoli
Spray provided tray with cooking spray.
In prepared tray, combine broccoli, 1 tsp. olive oil, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasonings into broccoli and spread into an even layer. Cover with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 10 minutes.While broccoli bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with garlic pepper and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Add pesto to broccoli and toss until evenly coated. Push broccoli to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Add chicken to now-empty side of tray and top with 1 tsp. olive oil. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until broccoli is tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Top broccoli with cheese.To serve, top chicken with apricot preserves, then crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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