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Cajun Chicken and White Cheddar Grits with Mushrooms and Grape Tomatoes
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
David Padilla
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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3 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- ½ cup Instant Grits
- 2 Green Onions
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⅗ oz. Butter
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2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates41g
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Net Carbs37g
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Fat30g
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Protein52g
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Sodium1720mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 24 oz. diced chicken, follow same instructions, working in batches if necessary.
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry and cut into 1" dice. Follow same instructions as diced chicken.
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1 Start the Chicken and Vegetables
Pat diced chicken dry.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until browned, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.While chicken cooks, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.
Trim and thinly slice green onions. -
3 Finish the Chicken and Vegetables
Return pan with chicken to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, green onions (reserve a pinch for garnish), tomatoes, and seasoning blend to hot pan.
Stir occasionally, breaking up tomatoes, until mushrooms are softened and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes.Add demi-glace and 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Make Grits and Finish Dish
Once water is boiling in small pot, stir in grits and 1/2 tsp. salt. Reduce heat to low and stir or whisk constantly until grits are smooth, 3-4 minutes.
Remove from burner and stir in cheese, butter, and a pinch of pepper.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping grits with chicken and vegetables, and garnishing with reserved green onions. Bon appétit!
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