Express
Pesto-y Bacon Chicken
with peppery potatoes O'Brien
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 24 oz. Red Potatoes
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 3 oz. Diced White Onions
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs38g
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Fat23g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1540mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 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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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut potatoes into 1/2" pieces.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and 1 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until slightly tender, 6-8 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and drain any excess liquid.While potatoes microwave, remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.Tear spinach. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Add potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir often until potatoes are browned, 8-10 minutes.If pan is dry, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, as needed.Add spinach, butter, garlic pepper, and onion salt. Stir occasionally until combined and spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with garlic and parsley seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Place a large oven-safe non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan. 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. -
4 Broil Chicken and Finish Dish
Evenly top chicken with pesto, shredded cheese, then bacon.
Broil under hot broiler until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as toppings may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from oven. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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