Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Cheddar

and ranch pasta salad

Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Info
    16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • Info
    4 Pretzel Buns
  • 8 fl. oz. BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 5 oz. Peas
  • Info
    4 Cheddar Cheese Slices
  • Info
    3 oz. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
  • 4 tsp. Sugar
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    890
  • Carbohydrates
    116g
  • Net Carbs
    109g
  • Fat
    27g
  • Protein
    50g
  • Sodium
    1750mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

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

    Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips.

    Add peas to a microwave safe bowl and cook 1-2 minutes.

    Combine pasta, ranch dressing, peas, and garlic salt in a mixing bowl until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. 2

    Start The Meal

    In a clean slow cooker, chicken, onion, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper.

    Turn slow cooker on to high heat. Cover, and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4 hours.

  3. 3

    Add Ingredients

    After 3 1/2 hours, add BBQ sauce and sugar. Continue to cook until heated through.

  4. 4

    Toast The Buns and Finish The Dish

    Place cheese slices on top buns. Place buns directly on oven rack and broil until toasted and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!

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