Express
Walnut-Crusted Chicken
with pesto sauce and green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Keto-Friendly
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Jimmy Cababa
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 2 oz. Sliced Red Onions
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ½ oz. Walnut Halves
- ½ tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
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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Calories470
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Carbohydrates16g
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Net Carbs11g
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Fat27g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1350mg
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
Customize It Instructions
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Coarsely chop walnuts.
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook undisturbed until browned on one side, 5-7 minutes.Flip chicken and top evenly with shredded cheese and walnuts. Cover and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Trim green beans, if necessary.
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 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 onions and seasoned salt. Stir occasionally until onions soften, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
3 Make the Sauce
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat.
Add pesto, softened cream cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 3 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to combine.Once simmering, remove from burner. If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce. Bon appétit!
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