Oven-Ready
Cranberry Thyme Chicken
with casserole-style green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Cook Within: 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy

Contains: Milk, Wheat

Chef
Maija Barnes
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz. Trimmed Green Beans
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- 1 oz. Canned Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
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- 2 tsp. Vegetable Base
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- 1½ tsp. Cornstarch
- 3 Thyme Sprigs
- ½ tsp. Poultry Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) 9Oz8KVP5
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Calories410
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Carbohydrates28g
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Fat15g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1300mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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
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1 Bake the Green Beans
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine green beans, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil in provided tray. Add 2 Tbsp. water and cover with foil.Bake covered in hot oven until green beans soften, 12-15 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Drain excess liquid. Push green beans to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
2 Add the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and add to now-empty side of tray. Season with poultry seasoning and a pinch of salt.
Spray chicken with cooking spray. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Sauces
Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, stem thyme.In a microwave-safe bowl, combine vegetable base, 2 Tbsp. water, 1 tsp. thyme, and cornstarch. Microwave until sauce thickens, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave. Add cranberry sauce and stir to combine.In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, buttermilk-dill seasoning, and 1 tsp. water.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top chicken with cranberry sauce and garnish green beans with crema and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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