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Pesto Mozzarella Chicken and Sweet Potato Mash
no peeling or chopping required
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Milk
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Over 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
This newly developed Home Chef First Taste meal has undergone extensive testing in our Home Chef R&D kitchen, and now it’s time to trial it with real-life customers like you. First Taste meals may utilize exciting new ingredients or techniques/equipment not commonly found in our recipes, so we value your feedback to ensure these new recipes work for you and taste delicious. We read each and every review—so let us know what you think!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz. Sweet Potato Cubes
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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1 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Goat Cheese
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¾ oz. Praline Pecans
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⅗ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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) zPanJAqv
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat34g
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Protein46g
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Sodium1750mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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, pat dry. Follow same instructions.
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If using sirloin steaks, 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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1 Make the Sweet Potato Mash
Bring a medium pot with sweet potatoes and 2 tsp. salt covered by water to a boil.
Once boiling, cook until fork-tender, 14-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Reserve 1/4 cup potato cooking water. Drain potatoes in a colander/strainer and return to pot.Add cream cheese, butter, and garlic salt. Mash until smooth. If too thick, add reserved potato cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.While potatoes cook, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with garlic pepper and a pinch of salt.
In a mixing bowl, combine pesto and shredded cheese. Set aside. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Place a medium oven-safe 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. -
4 Broil Chicken and Finish Dish
Evenly top chicken with pesto-cheese mixture.
Broil under hot broiler until cheese is slightly browned, 2-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as cheese may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from broiler. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping sweet potato mash with goat cheese and pecans. Bon appétit!
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