Meal Kit
Culinary Collection
Kroger Health Chicken and Basil Pesto Sauce
with Italian steamed broccoli and pears
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Ryan Pugh
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Antibiotic-Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 1 Anjou Red Pear
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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⅗ oz. Butter
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2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) 2PZGLJq9
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Calories450
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Carbohydrates30g
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Net Carbs23g
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Fat20g
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Protein45g
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Sodium650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
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 Cook the Broccoli
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add broccoli to hot pan. Cook undisturbed, 1-2 minutes.Add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 5-6 minutes.Uncover, and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Season with a pinch of salt and seasoning blend.While broccoli cooks, start chicken. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken breasts dry.
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Make the Sauce
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat and add chicken base, pesto, cream cheese, and 1 Tbsp. water.
Stir occasionally until cream cheese melts and sauce is thickened, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in butter. -
4 Prepare Pear and Finish Dish
Halve pear lengthwise, core, and cut into 1/8" slices.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, serving pear slices on the side. Bon appétit!
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