Meal Kit
Hearty Chicken Stew
with kale and butternut squash
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Nigel Palmer
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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)
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Calories410
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs21g
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Fat18g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1240mg
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
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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.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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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 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 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 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 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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