Express
Chipotle-Lime Chicken
with squashlotes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart

Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 24 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
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- 1 Lime
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- 2 Green Onions
- 1 tsp. Potato Spice Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories480
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Carbohydrates36g
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Net Carbs31g
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Fat24g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Zester
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 antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Start Squashlotes
Zest and halve lime. Cut halves into wedges.
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tsp. olive oil and butternut squash. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until tender, 6-9 minutes.While butternut squash heats, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Working in batches if necessary, add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner. Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Finish the Squashlotes
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add butternut squash, corn, white portions of green onions, potato spice seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes.If pan is too dry, add 1-2 Tbsp. water, as needed.Remove from burner.While squashlotes cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Chipotle Lime Butter and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter (to taste) and 1/2 tsp. lime zest.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with chipotle-lime butter (to taste) and garnishing squashlotes with sour cream, cheese, and green portions of green onions. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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