Meal Kit

Pan-Seared Chicken Bruschetta

With Heirloom Baby Tomatoes, Parmesan, and Microgreens

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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Bring all the fresh, sun-warmed flavors of Tuscany into your home with this dish bursting with seasonal tomatoes, basil, garlic, and all of the classic tastes of the bruschetta you normally eat on bread. Tender chicken is nestled atop al dente pasta and dressed with a zesty heirloom tomatoes, garlic, and basil. It’s crowned with nutty Parmesan and fresh microgreens, reminiscent of a delicious Italian summer in a bowl.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 6 oz. Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
  • Info
    6 oz. Spaghetti
  • Info
    1 oz. Shaved Parmesan
  • ¼ oz. Micro Greens
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Basil Sprigs

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    620
  • Carbohydrates
    77g
  • Net Carbs
    71g
  • Fat
    10g
  • Protein
    55g
  • Sodium
    720mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Pan
  • 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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Put a colander in the sink. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Make sure to completely dry micro greens. Cut basil into thin strips. Halve tomatoes. Mince garlic. Peel, halve, and finely dice half red onion. Reserve remaining half. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pasta

    Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain pasta, reserve ½ cup of cooking water to use later in the dish, and return drained pasta to pot. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    In a medium pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tsp. olive oil. Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and, once skillet is hot, add and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees. Rest chicken for at least a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Bruschetta

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tsp. olive oil, tomatoes, basil, diced red onion, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine thoroughly and set aside.

  5. 5

    Finish the Pasta

    In the same pan you cooked the chicken, add drained pasta and ¼ cup of reserved pasta water. Cook for 1 minute over high heat, stirring consistently to warm pasta throughout. Season to taste with salt and 1 Tbsp. olive oil. If pasta is too dry for your taste, add more of the reserved pasta water to the spaghetti. Remove from heat and set aside.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Add a serving of pasta to a shallow bowl.Top with a chicken breast. Ladle a serving of bruschetta atop the pasta and chicken. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and microgreens.

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