Oven-Ready

Cheddar Pretzel Chicken

with mashed potatoes

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Mashed Potatoes
  • 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 2 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 oz. Pretzels
  • 0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
  • ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    490
  • Carbohydrates
    36g
  • Net Carbs
    33g
  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1700mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Plate

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

  • If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Add chicken to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

    Tear spinach leaves.

    Place mashed potatoes, spinach, a pinch of pepper, and buttermilk-dill seasoning in one provided tray. Vigorously stir to combine. Spread into an even layer.

    Cover tray with foil.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Finely crush pretzels.

    Combine pretzels and panko on a plate. Spread into an even layer.

    Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with garlic salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Evenly spread mayonnaise on one side of chicken.

    Transfer chicken, mayonnaise-side down, onto plate with pretzel mixture, pressing gently to adhere to one side.

    Place chicken, pretzel mixture-side up, in second provided tray. Spray with cooking spray.

  3. 3

    Heat Sauce and Bake Meal

    Bake both trays (mashed potatoes covered, chicken uncovered) in hot oven until mashed potatoes are heated through and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 18-22 minutes.

    Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream base and shredded cheese. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 45-60 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine. Set aside.

    Carefully remove trays from oven. Uncover mashed potatoes and vigorously stir in softened cream cheese until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.

    To serve, top chicken with sauce. Slice chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!

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