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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

with pesto pasta primavera

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed
  • Mediterranean

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
  • 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • 3 oz. Basil Pesto
  • 2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 0.88 oz. Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Onion Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    610
  • Carbohydrates
    50g
  • Net Carbs
    46g
  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1330mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
  • 1 Plate

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

Customize It Instructions

  • If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    If you received raw pasta, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, cook until al dente, 8-13 minutes. Remove from burner. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wait until last step to add pasta and stir to combine.

    Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/4” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.

    Halve tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.

    Combine panko and half the cheese (reserve remaining for pasta) on a plate. Spread into an even layer.

    Pat chicken dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.

    Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each cutlet. Place chicken, mayonnaise-side down, onto panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere. Let sit, 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken, panko-side down first, to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side, replenishing oil if necessary.

    Cutlet thickness may vary. If you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner. Remove from burner.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add zucchini to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.

    Add tomatoes and minced garlic and parsley and stir occasionally until softened, 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Pasta and Finish Dish

    Add pasta, pesto, remaining cheese, onion salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. (Add pasta only if you received pre-cooked pasta. If you received raw pasta, please refer to Step 1 and add boiled pasta from Step 1.) Stir often until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with chicken. Slice chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!

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