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Kroger Health Pesto Chicken Rice Bowl with Spinach and Carrots
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Ground Chicken
- 8½ oz. Cooked Jasmine Rice
- 8 oz. Coin Cut Carrots
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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3 oz. Basil Pesto
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates64g
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Net Carbs58g
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Fat18g
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Protein45g
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Sodium460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Large 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 Start the Vegetables
Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Pulse carrots and peppers in a food processor, if desired.Add carrots, peppers, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Cover and cook until beginning to brown, 1-2 minutes.Add 2 Tbsp. water and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until vegetables are soft, 10-12 minutes.While vegetables cook, cook chicken. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add ground chicken and 1 tsp. olive oil. Break up meat until no pink remains and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.
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3 Add the Rice
Add rice and pesto to hot pan, stirring occasionally until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
Add vegetable mixture to hot pan and stir to combine.Tear spinach into smaller pieces and stir into hot pan until wilted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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