Meal Kit
Pan-Seared Chicken Bruschetta
With Heirloom Baby Tomatoes, Parmesan, and Microgreens
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Bring all the fresh, sun-warmed flavors of Tuscany into your home with this dish bursting with seasonal tomatoes, basil, garlic, and all of the classic tastes of the bruschetta you normally eat on bread. Tender chicken is nestled atop al dente pasta and dressed with a zesty heirloom tomatoes, garlic, and basil. It’s crowned with nutty Parmesan and fresh microgreens, reminiscent of a delicious Italian summer in a bowl.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Onion
- 6 oz. Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
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- ¼ oz. Micro Greens
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Basil Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving) n3vVvK3e
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates77g
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Net Carbs71g
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Fat10g
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Protein55g
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Sodium720mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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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Prepare the Ingredients
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Put a colander in the sink. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Make sure to completely dry micro greens. Cut basil into thin strips. Halve tomatoes. Mince garlic. Peel, halve, and finely dice half red onion. Reserve remaining half. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.
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Cook the Pasta
Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain pasta, reserve ½ cup of cooking water to use later in the dish, and return drained pasta to pot. Set aside.
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Cook the Chicken
In a medium pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tsp. olive oil. Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and, once skillet is hot, add and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees. Rest chicken for at least a few minutes.
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Prepare the Bruschetta
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tsp. olive oil, tomatoes, basil, diced red onion, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine thoroughly and set aside.
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Finish the Pasta
In the same pan you cooked the chicken, add drained pasta and ¼ cup of reserved pasta water. Cook for 1 minute over high heat, stirring consistently to warm pasta throughout. Season to taste with salt and 1 Tbsp. olive oil. If pasta is too dry for your taste, add more of the reserved pasta water to the spaghetti. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Plate the Dish
Add a serving of pasta to a shallow bowl.Top with a chicken breast. Ladle a serving of bruschetta atop the pasta and chicken. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and microgreens.
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