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Creamy Pesto Chicken

with mashed potatoes and lemon herb carrots

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

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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    20 oz. Mashed Potatoes
  • 16 oz. Carrot
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    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 1 Roma Tomato
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    2 oz. Light Sour Cream
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    1 oz. Basil Pesto
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    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
  • ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    530
  • Carbohydrates
    38g
  • Net Carbs
    32g
  • Fat
    28g
  • Protein
    34g
  • Sodium
    1530mg

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

  • If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • 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.

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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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