Meal Kit

Culinary Collection

Pesto-Stuffed Marinara Chicken

with Parmesan zucchini

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Carb-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Zucchini
  • 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • 1 oz. Basil Pesto
  • 1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ oz. Fresh Basil
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
  • ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    560
  • Carbohydrates
    21g
  • Net Carbs
    16g
  • Fat
    30g
  • Protein
    51g
  • Sodium
    1810mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • Salt
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 2 Microwave-Safe Bowls
  • 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

  • If using antibiotic free chicken, follow same instructions.

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients and Make Filling

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine panko and 1/2 tsp. olive oil. Microwave uncovered until golden-brown and toasted, 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

    Carefully remove from microwave.

    While panko microwaves, trim zucchini ends, halve widthwise, and cut into 1/4" planks.

    Stem and coarsely chop basil.

    In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, pesto, and half the grated cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Want a shortcut? Skip cutting and stuffing. Reserve cheese filling, season chicken, and skip to step 4.

    Pat chicken dry and lay on a clean cutting board. Hold knife blade parallel to the board and carefully make a lengthwise cut through the center of the meat, using your free hand to steady meat. Stop short of opposite edge so chicken remains in one piece. Open meat as you would a book.

    Evenly divide cheese filling between chicken breasts, placing in center. Fold chicken in half over filling. Season both sides with garlic pepper and a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Roast the Chicken

    Place chicken on prepared baking sheet and evenly top with 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Roast in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-20 minutes.

    If you skipped stuffing in step 3, top chicken evenly with cheese filling before roasting in hot oven.

    Carefully remove from oven.

    While chicken roasts, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Zucchini

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

    Add zucchini, lemon n herb seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned and tender, 6-8 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While zucchini cooks, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Heat Marinara and Finish Dish

    Place marinara in another microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until sauce is heated through, 30-60 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with marinara and garnishing zucchini with remaining grated cheese and panko.Top dish with basil. Bon appétit!

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