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Garlic Pepper Chicken and Lemon Herb Butter with Parmesan and Pea Risotto

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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This meal has creamy and rich all over it: a richly decadent lemon garlic herb butter adorns the seasoned chicken with aplomb. The pea risotto, quicker and less of an arm workout than normal, is all about the creaminess, and the deliciousness. And have we mentioned it's cheesy, too?

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz. Cooked Arborio Rice
  • 3 oz. Peas
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    1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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    ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
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    ⅗ oz. Butter
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    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    670
  • Carbohydrates
    44g
  • Net Carbs
    40g
  • Fat
    29g
  • Protein
    47g
  • Sodium
    1740mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium 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

Customize It Instructions

  • If using filets mignon, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking until filets reach minimum internal temperature, 5-8 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes.

  • If using salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with garlic pepper. Follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking, skin side up first, until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • If using NY strip steak, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 9-11 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Halve to serve.

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    Pat chicken dry, and season both sides with garlic pepper.

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

    Add chicken to hot pan. Cover, and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner.

    While chicken cooks, make risotto.

  2. 2

    Start the Risotto

    Place a medium pot over medium heat. Add rice, peas, 1/2 cup water, cream cheese, and chicken base. Bring to a simmer, undisturbed.

    Once simmering, cook undisturbed until thickened and water is mostly absorbed, 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finish the Risotto

    Remove from burner. Stir in garlic salt and plain butter until combined and creamy.

    Set aside, 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing risotto with Parmesan and topping chicken with lemon garlic herb butter. Bon appétit!

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