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Smart Pesto Chicken Breasts Salad

Smart Pesto Chicken Breasts Salad

with Baby Spinach and Toasted Almonds
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Calories
: 
460 kcal
Protein
: 
45g protein
Preparation Time
: 
30 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Almonds
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit

Chicken Breasts

113 g

Baby Spinach

66 g

Mini Cucumber

80 g

Tomato

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Italian Dressing

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Mediterranean Spice Blend

(Contains: Sulphites)

28 g

Almonds, sliced

(Contains: Almonds)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Sugar*

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories460 kcal
Fat30 g
Saturated Fat4.5 g
Carbohydrate12 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein45 g
Cholesterol124 mg
Sodium810 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.
•Large Bowl
•Whisk
•Measuring Spoons
•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

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Prep
1

Wash and dry all produce. Thinly slice cucumber.Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.

Marinate veggies
2

Add vinegar, Italian dressing, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.Add cucumber and tomato to bowl and toss to coat.

Toast almonds
3

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.When hot, add almonds to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden-brown, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!)Transfer to a plate.Carefully wipe pan clean.

Cook chicken
4

Pat chicken dry with paper towels.Season chicken all over with Mediterranean Spice Blend, salt and pepper.Heat the same pan (from step 3) over medium-high.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Sear until chicken is golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min per side.**

Finish and serve
5

Using two forks, flake chicken into bite-sized pieces. (NOTE: You can also use a knife to do this!)Add spinach to bowl with veggies. Toss to coat.Divide salad and chicken between plates. Drizzle pesto over top.Sprinkle almonds over top.

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