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Chicken and Bacon-Garlic Cheese Sauce
with red pepper pesto zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
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Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
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Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Zucchini
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- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- ½ oz. Crispy Bell Pepper
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 6 Chive Sprigs
- ½ tsp. Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
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) 732e1nOJ
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs13g
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Fat30g
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Protein49g
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Sodium1540mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 filets mignon, 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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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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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with rotisserie chicken seasoning.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Coarsely crush crispy red peppers in shipping bag.Mince chives. -
3 Cook the Zucchini
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add zucchini and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 6-8 minutes.
Remove from burner.Stir in pesto, chicken base, and 2 Tbsp. water until zucchini is coated.While zucchini cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat. Add bacon to hot, dry pan and stir often until crispy, 2-3 minutes.
Add cream base and minced garlic and parsley and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir in cheese until melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce and chives and garnishing zucchini with crispy red peppers. Bon appétit!
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