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Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Basil Pesto Cream and Green Beans
stovetop cooking
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
Jimmy Cababa
The Chicken and The Nut sounds like a fable we read as children, instead of this delicious dinner in front of you. This is no fable or tall tale; buttery nuts atop a succulent chicken, with a fabulous basil pesto sauce that's of fork and plate-licking caliber. Aesop, eat your heart out.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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½ oz. Walnut Halves
- ½ tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs12g
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Fat24g
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Protein48g
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Sodium1280mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
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 sirloin steaks, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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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, 5-7 minutes on one side.Flip chicken, and top evenly with Parmesan and walnuts. Cover, and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Transfer chicken to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While chicken cooks, cook vegetables. -
2 Cook The Vegetables
Place a 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 minutesAdd onions and seasoned salt. Stir occasionally until onions soften, 2-3 minutes. -
3 Make The Sauce
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat. Add pesto, cream cheese, and 3 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring to combine. 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. -
4 Finish The Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce. Bon appétit!
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