Culinary Collection
Kroger Health Chicken and Basil Pesto Sauce
with Italian steamed broccoli and pears
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Cook Within: 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Mild

Contains: Milk

Chef
Ryan Pugh
In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
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- 12 oz. Antibiotic-Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Anjou Red Pear
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- 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories418
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Carbohydrates26g
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Fat18g
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Protein45g
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Sodium580mg
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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