Meal Kit

Autumn Chicken Stew

with kale and butternut squash

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Carb-Conscious

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 12 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
  • 4 oz. Light Cream
  • 3 oz. Kale
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 oz. Grated Parmesan
  • 4 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • 0.48 oz. Parmesan Cheese Crisps
  • 2 Garlic Clove

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    39g
  • Net Carbs
    34g
  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    50g
  • Sodium
    1800mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem kale and coarsely chop.

    Peel and halve shallot. Cut into 1/4" dice.

    Coarsely crush Parmesan crisps.

    Mince garlic.

    Pat chicken breasts dry and, on a separate board, cut into 1/2" dice. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add diced chicken to hot pot. Stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Remove chicken to a plate.

    Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.

  3. 3

    Start the Chowder

    Return pot used to cook chicken to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add shallot to hot pan and stir often until tender, 2-3 minutes.

    Add garlic and cook, 1 minute.

    Add butternut squash, 13/4 cup water, mirepoix base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

    Cover, and cook until tender but not mushy, 7-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish the Chowder

    Add kale to pot. Cover, and cook until wilted, 2 minutes.

    Add cream and chicken and any accumulated juices. Return to a boil.

    Once boiling, remove from burner. Stir in Parmesan.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with Parmesan crisps. Bon appétit!

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