15 Min Meal

Italian-Style Pesto Chicken Bowls

with Farro, Almonds & Feta Cheese

15 MIN

4 Servings

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with Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces

From the Test Kitchen

Designed to be ready in just 15 minutes, our new line of meals feature pre-cooked grains and easy-to-prep ingredients to create the same high-quality dishes you love, in less time! These hearty grain bowls are bursting with the flare of Italian flavors thanks to our Italian seasoning, basil pesto, red wine vinegar, and more. Garnishes of roasted almonds and feta add welcome crunch and delightful tang.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

640 Cals (est.)

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ingredients

18 oz Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
20 oz Cooked Farro
½ lb Grape Tomatoes
2 oz Sliced Roasted Red Peppers
3 oz Feta Cheese
⅓ cup Basil Pesto
4 Tbsps Sliced Roasted Almonds
4 tsps Honey
2 Tbsps Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (Whole Dried Basil, Sage, Oregano, Savory, Rosemary, Thyme & Marjoram)

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1 Prepare the tomatoes

Wash, dry, and halve the tomatoes.

2 Cook the chicken & tomatoes

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning. Stir to coat. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the halved tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and the chicken is browned and cooked through. Add the peppers, honey, vinegar (carefully, as the liquid may splatter), and 2 tablespoons of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until combined. Turn off the heat.

3 Warm the farro & serve your dish

Meanwhile, cut a 1-inch vent in the package of farro. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer to four serving bowls; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve the finished farro topped with the cooked chicken and tomatoes. Drizzle with the pesto. Garnish with the almonds and feta (crumbling before adding). Enjoy!