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SuperQuick Mediterranean Chicken Breast

SuperQuick Mediterranean Chicken Breast

with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Orzo
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Calories
900 kcal
Protein
55g protein
Total
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sesame
  • Triticale
  • Peanuts
  • Mustard
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2 unit(s)

Chicken Breasts

170 g

Orzo

(Contains: Wheat)

¼ cup

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Egg, Fish, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk)

1 unit(s)

Chicken Broth Concentrate

2 unit(s)

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

56 g

Yellow Onion, chopped

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 tbsp

Mediterranean Spice Blend

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

¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories900 kcal
Fat41 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate76 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein55 g
Cholesterol180 mg
Sodium1030 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1150 mg
Calcium175 mg
Iron5.5 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 Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook orzo
1
  • Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
  • Drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat.
Cook chicken
2
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over high heat. 
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then season all over with Mediterranean Spice Blend, salt and pepper. 
  • When pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then chicken. (NOTE: Cook chicken in 2 batches for 4 ppl, using 1/2 tbsp oil per batch.) Pan-fry until golden-brown, 1-2 min per side. Transfer chicken to an unlined baking sheet. Roast in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 8-10 min.**
  • Meanwhile, add onions to the same pan. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 3-4 min. 
Make sauce
3
  • Reduce heat to medium-high. 
  • Add cream cheese and 1 cup (2 cups) water to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until cheese is melted, 1-2 min. 
  • Add pesto and broth concentrate. Cook, stirring often, until combined, 1-2 min. 
  • Once orzo is cooked, add sauce, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter and spinach to pot with orzo. Stir until spinach is wilted, 1 min. 
  • Season with salt and pepper. 
Finish and serve
4
  • Thinly slice chicken.
  • Divide Mediterranean pesto orzo between bowls. 
  • Top with chicken
  • Sprinkle feta over top.
Modularity Step (under step 2)
5

If you've opted to get chicken breasts, preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat

 chicken dry with paper towels, then season all over with Mediterranean Spice Blend, salt and pepper. When pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then chicken. (NOTE: Cook chicken in 2 batches for 4 ppl, using 1/2 tbsp oil per batch.) Pan-fry until golden-brown, 1-2 min per side. Transfer chicken to an unlined baking sheet. Roast in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 8-10 min.** Meanwhile, add onions to the same pan. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 3-4 min. Once chicken is finished cooking thinly slice. 

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