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Parmesan Pesto Chicken
with walnut green beans and pears
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs
Chef
Ryan Pugh
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 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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½ oz. Walnut Halves
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs18g
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Fat22g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1110mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop walnuts.
Halve pear lengthwise, core, and cut into 1/8" slices.Pat chicken dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a 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.
Transfer chicken to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Green Beans and Pears
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 5-7 minutes.
If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Add pears and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until pears soften, 2-3 minutes. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat. Add pesto, cream cheese, and 3 Tbsp. water to hot pan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Once simmering, remove from burner. Taste, and add a pinch of salt and pepper, if desired.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce and Parmesan and garnishing green beans and pears with chopped walnuts. Bon appétit!
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