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Chicken Carbonara Orzo Skillet
with bacon crunch
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 12 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 2 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Bacon Bits
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 4 Butter Crackers
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Lemon Basil
- 1 tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories720
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Carbohydrates69g
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Net Carbs63g
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Fat26g
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Protein55g
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Sodium1890mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 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
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If using Italian sausage, break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Cook the Orzo
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add minced garlic and lemon basil to hot pan. Stir occasionally until garlic is fragrant, 30-60 seconds.Add 3 1/2 cups water, chicken base, cream base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add orzo and stir often until water is almost completely evaporated and orzo is slightly tender, 10-12 minutes.While orzo cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Make the Bacon Crunch
Coarsely crush crackers.
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat.Add bacon and crackers to hot, dry pan. Stir occasionally until browned, 2-3 minutes.Transfer bacon crunch to a plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season all over with lemon n herb seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add 2 tsp. olive oil and chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Add Chicken and Finish Dish
Add chicken, peas, a pinch of salt, and 3/4 the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan with orzo. Stir occasionally until combined and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken-orzo skillet with remaining cheese and bacon crunch. Bon appétit!
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