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Chicken and Pesto Orzo

Chicken and Pesto Orzo

with Spinach and Peas
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Calories
: 
760 kcal
Protein
: 
57g protein
Total
: 
35 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sulphites
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2 unit(s)

Chicken Breasts

7 g

Zesty Garlic Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat)

170 g

Orzo

(Contains: Wheat)

56 g

Baby Spinach

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

56 g

Green Peas

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

½ tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories760 kcal
Fat26 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate75 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein57 g
Cholesterol150 mg
Sodium890 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1050 mg
Calcium200 mg
Iron5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Cook chicken
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • While the pan heats, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Zesty Garlic Blend.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Sear for 1-2 min per side, until golden. 
  • Remove the pan from heat, then transfer chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast in the top of the oven for 10-12 min, until cooked through.**
Prep
2
  • Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Start orzo
3
  • Reheat the same pan (from step 1) over medium.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then swirl until melted.
  • Add orzo, garlic and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend. Cook for 30 sec, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  • Add 2 1/4 cups (4 cups) water, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high.
Cook orzo and peas
4
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook covered for 7-8 min, stirring occasionally, until orzo is halfway done.
  • Stir in peas.
  • Uncover and cook for 7-9 min, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and creamy. (TIP: If liquid reduces too much, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.)
Finish orzo
5
  • When orzo is tender, add spinach and three-quarters of the Parmesan.
  • Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until spinach wilts and Parmesan melts. 
  • Remove the pan from heat.
  • Stir in 3 tbsp (6 tbsp) pesto, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in any remaining pesto.
Finish and serve
6
  • Thinly slice chicken.
  • Divide pesto orzo between plates. Top with chicken.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
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