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Chicken Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream

and mushrooms

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Carb-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed
  • Gluten-Smart

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • 6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
  • 1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
  • 1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    550
  • Carbohydrates
    35g
  • Net Carbs
    33g
  • Fat
    27g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1740mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 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

  • If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

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

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    Pat chicken dry. Season all over with Italian seasoning, half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for rice), and a pinch of salt. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until chicken is slightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Cook the Mushrooms

    Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned, 4-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Start the Risotto

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.

    Add rice to hot pan. Stir occasionally until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish Risotto and Finish Dish

    Add cream base, cream cheese, remaining garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined, 1-2 minutes.

    Add pesto and a pinch of salt and stir until combined and risotto is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with chicken. Garnish with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!

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