Oven-Ready
Crunchy Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
with roasted tomatoes and green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- ¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs19g
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Fat24g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1450mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 Start the Vegetables
Turn oven on to 400 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Trim green beans, if necessary. Break green beans in half.Prick tomatoes with a fork.In provided tray, combine green beans, tomatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt, garlic pepper, and 2 tsp. olive oil. Gently toss to combine. Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with foil.Bake covered in hot oven until tomatoes begin to burst, 15-20 minutes.While vegetables bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
In a mixing bowl, combine panko, mozzarella, and 2 tsp. olive oil.After 15-20 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Push vegetables to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Add chicken to now-empty side and top evenly with pesto, then mozzarella-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top vegetables with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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