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Our Chicken Provolone with Giardiniera gets its magic from an incredibly 25 flavorful, mild Italian giardiniera that takes the grilled chicken, fresh marinara, melted provolone cheese, and carb-free cauliflower bites to an entirely new 1 Whisk level. It’s as healthy as it is delicious.
EQUIPMENT Giardiniera originated in Italy and has become the quintessential Chicago condiment. The word means “mixed pickles” and was the method used to preserve vegetables for the winter Saucepan in Italy. Loaf Pan or Casserole Dish Eating with a picky eater? Keep the cauliflower separate and serve it as a base for the FROM YOUR PANTRY chicken, rather than mixing it up with the tomato sauce and baking in step 3. Olive Oil Our cage-free chickens thrive on an all-natural diet. They are never fed growth hormones Salt & Pepper and receive no antibiotics in their feed, their water, through intramuscular injection, or even the egg…ever. 5 MEEZ CONTAINERS Health snapshot per serving – 530 Calories, 72g Protein, 5g Fiber, 21g Fat, 13 Smart Points Chicken Breast Cauliflower Have questions? The dinner hotline is standing by from 5 to 8 pm at 773.916.6339. Giardiniera Marinara Provolone
INGREDIENTS: Chicken Breast, Cauliflower, Provolone, Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Oregano, Agave, Giardiniera (Red and Green Bell Peppers, Soybean Oil, Celery, Carrots, Cauliflower, Vinegar)
1. Getting Organized Preheat oven to 425.
2. Sear the Chicken The chicken will Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Salt and pepper the not be Chicken Breast (we use ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper, so use about half per side, or completely more if you like). Cook the chicken on one side until it starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. cooked at this Then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Remove and set aside. point but will
3. Cook the Vegetables finish in the Heat the now-empty (and unwashed) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oven. Cauliflower and 2/3 of the Giardiniera. Cook until the cauliflower starts to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
Lower heat to medium and add the Tomato Sauce. Stir well until sauce is warm, about 2 minutes.
4. Put It All Together Use cooking spray (or a pastry brush and olive oil) to lightly coat the inside of a loaf pan or oven-safe casserole dish. Pour 2/3 of the marinara/vegetables mix into the pan. Place the seared chicken breast on top, and then the remaining marinara/vegetable mix. Letting it rest for 5 minutes Top with the Provolone and bake until the cheese melted and starts to brown, about will allow the 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. dish to hold Serve topped with the remaining giardiniera and enjoy! together when serving.
Instructions for two servings. Meez Meals * 1459 N. Elmwood Avenue * Evanston * Illinois