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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 . The word means “mixed pickles” and was the method used to preserve 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. 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, , , Carrots, Cauliflower, )

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. 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/ 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