Express
Creamy Lemon Chicken
with butternut squash orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein

Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
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- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
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- 1 Lemon
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- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates36g
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Net Carbs33g
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Fat32g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Pot
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 Prepare the Ingredients
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil and butternut squash. Microwave uncovered until fork-tender, 5-8 minutes.
Carefully remove bowl from microwave.While butternut squash microwaves, zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Pat chicken breasts dry and season all over with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.Place flour on a plate and spread into a single layer. Place chicken in flour and flip to coat both sides, pressing gently to adhere. Shake off any excess flour. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. 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 and transfer chicken to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Orzo
Place a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup water, chicken base, and garlic salt to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce heat to low. Add orzo and microwaved butternut squash. Stir constantly until orzo and squash are heated through and liquid is mostly absorbed, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in softened butter and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) until melted and combined. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook chicken to low heat. Add cream base, 1 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice to hot pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Once simmering, add chicken. Flip chicken until coated and sauce has slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce from pan and garnishing orzo with remaining cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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