15 Minute Meal Kit
Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Basil Pesto Cream and Green Beans
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Cook Within: 4 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk, Tree Nuts
Chef
Jimmy Cababa
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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2 Tbsp. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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½ oz. Walnut Halves
- ½ tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories456
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Carbohydrates16g
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Fat24g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1245mg
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
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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. Cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. While chicken cooks, cook vegetables.
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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 minutes Add onions and seasoned salt and stir occasionally until onions soften 2-3 minutes.
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3 Make The Sauce
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat. Add pesto, cream cheese, and ¼ cup water to hot pan.Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, remove from burner.
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4 Finish The Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing chicken on sauce. Bon appétit!
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