Express
Spinach and Artichoke-Smothered Chicken
with basil pesto rice
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
- 10.94 oz. Long Grain White Rice
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Artichoke Hearts
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) EOdJ66PG
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates67g
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Net Carbs66g
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Fat23g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1320mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Pot
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 Cook the Rice
Bring a medium pot with rice and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir butter and pesto into rice until combined.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop spinach.
Drain and coarsely chop artichokes.Pat chicken dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
3 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.Transfer chicken to a plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, spinach, and artichokes to hot pan used to cook chicken. Cook until spinach is wilted and artichokes are heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Add cream base, cream cheese, 1/4 cup water, garlic salt, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce. Garnish dish with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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