Express

Chicken, Corn, and Poblano Chowder

with bacon and croutons

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Carb-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 6 oz. Diced Poblanos
  • 5 oz. Frozen Corn
  • 3 oz. Diced White Onions
  • 2 oz. Seasoned Croutons
  • 1 oz. Bacon Bits
  • 1 oz. Flour
  • 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    450
  • Carbohydrates
    32g
  • Net Carbs
    29g
  • Fat
    20g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1590mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Microwave
  • 2 Plates

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 diced chicken thighs, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add onions and poblanos (to taste) to hot pot. Stir occasionally until onions are tender and translucent, 4-6 minutes.

    Transfer vegetables to a plate and set aside. Keep pot over medium heat; no need to wipe clean. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the poblanos.

  2. 2

    Cook Chicken and Crisp Bacon

    Pat chicken dry.

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil, chicken, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    While chicken cooks, line another plate with a paper towel. Evenly spread bacon on towel-lined plate. Microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the Chowder

    Add flour to hot pot and stir until no dry flour remains.

    Add chicken base, cream base, and 2 cups water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and add vegetables (to taste), half the bacon (reserve remaining for garnish), and corn. Stir occasionally until combined and heated through, 4-6 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chowder with croutons and remaining bacon. Bon appétit!

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