Express

Walnut-Topped Chicken

with pesto sauce and green beans

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlet
  • 8 oz. Green Beans
  • 2 oz. Sliced Red Onions
  • Info
    1 oz. Basil Pesto
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • Info
    1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Walnut Halves
  • ½ tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    440
  • Carbohydrates
    15g
  • Net Carbs
    10g
  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1270mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Medium 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 filets mignon, 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.

  • If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. 

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    Coarsely chop walnuts.

    Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook undisturbed until browned on one side, 3-5 minutes.

    Flip chicken and top evenly with shredded cheese, then walnuts, pressing gently to adhere. Cover and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes.

    Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Cook the Vegetables

    Trim green beans, if necessary.

    Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add green beans to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 5-7 minutes.

    If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.

    Add onions and seasoned salt. Stir occasionally until onions soften, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat.

    Add pesto, softened cream cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 3 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to combine.

    Once simmering, remove from burner. If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce. Bon appétit!

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