Meal Kit

Hearty Chicken Stew

with kale and butternut squash

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 2 oz. Kale
  • 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    410
  • Carbohydrates
    25g
  • Net Carbs
    21g
  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1240mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Pepper
  • 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 Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.

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

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem kale and coarsely chop.

    Mince garlic.

    Pat diced chicken dry and season all over with a pinch of pepper.

  2. 2

    Start the Chicken

    Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken to hot pot. Stir occasionally until chicken is slightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

    Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.

    Add garlic and stir constantly until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the Vegetables

    Add butternut squash, 1 3/4 cups water, kale, mirepoix base, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, reduce heat to medium. Cover, and cook until butternut squash is tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 6-8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Cream Base

    Uncover, and stir cream base into hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, remove from burner and stir in cheese.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!

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