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Chopped & Ready
Balsamic Creme Chicken
with creamy butternut squash pasta
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 2 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat24g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Plate
- 1 Microwave
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
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, follow same instructions.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with rotisserie chicken seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe pan clean and reserve.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Butternut Squash
Place butternut squash in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until tender, 6-8 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. -
3 Make the Sauce
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add cream base, 2 Tbsp. water, shredded cheeses, ranch seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. -
4 Add the Pasta and Butternut Squash
Once simmering, add pasta and butternut squash. Stir occasionally until combined and pasta is heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help make the crema. In a mixing bowl, combine softened creme fraiche, vinaigrette, 1 tsp. water, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with crema. Slice chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!
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