Express
Creamy Pesto Chicken
with mashed potatoes and lemon herb carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
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- 16 oz. Carrot
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- 1 Roma Tomato
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- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) n3vl5Gqe
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates38g
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Net Carbs32g
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Fat28g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1530mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large 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 antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using top round steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 3-5 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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Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and garlic pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan and 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. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover with foil. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
Cook the Carrots
Peel, trim, and cut carrot into 1/4" slices on an angle. If carrot is larger than 1" in diameter, halve before slicing.
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tsp. olive oil.Add carrots, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir often until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.Add 1/4 cup water and cover. Cook until water is mostly evaporated and carrots are tender, 2-3 minutes.Add lemon n herb seasoning and butter. Stir occasionally until butter is melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While carrots cook, continue recipe. -
Make the Sauce
Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add tomatoes to hot pan and stir occasionally until browned and slightly tender, 1-2 minutes.Add pesto, cream base, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, remove from burner.If sauce is too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.While sauce cooks, continue recipe. -
Heat Mashed Potatoes and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, add mashed potatoes, sour cream, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Vigorously stir to combine.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Vigorously stir to combine.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce. Bon appétit!
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