Express
Pesto Butter Chicken
with sweet potato ratatouille
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbsOver 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
- 16 oz. Sweet Potato
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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2 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
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2 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories450
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Carbohydrates31g
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Net Carbs26g
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Fat20g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1740mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut sweet potatoes into 1" dice.
Place sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until tender, 7-9 minutes, stirring once halfway through.While sweet potatoes microwave, 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.Pat chicken dry and season both sides with lemon n herb seasoning and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Ratatouille
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add sweet potatoes, zucchini, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until zucchini are slightly tender, 5-7 minutes. -
4 Add Tomatoes and Finish Dish
Add tomatoes, garlic pepper, and garlic salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tomatoes soften and zucchini are tender, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner. Stir in red pepper pesto.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with softened basil pesto butter and garnishing ratatouille with cheese. Bon appétit!
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