Express
Pimiento Cheese Please! Chicken
with herbed rice pilaf and garlic green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 12 oz. Green Beans
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4 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
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1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri 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) ZqwVb6PG
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat29g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1680mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 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 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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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim green beans, if necessary.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, pesto, shredded cheese, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan. 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. Evenly top chicken cream cheese mixture. Pan will be hot! Use a utensil.Transfer pan to oven. Broil under hot broiler until cream cheese mixture is melted and slightly browned, 1-4 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!While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Green Beans
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add green beans to hot pan and cook, 1 minute.Add 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cover, and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in butter until melted and combined.While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice, chicken base, chimichurri seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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