Meal Kit

Hearty Chicken Stew

with kale and butternut squash

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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The leaves are gone, the wind is wailing, and there's snow in the air. It's winter and it's time for stew. To be honest, we've been waiting all fall for this weather to begin again, for succulent chicken and warm butternut squash in a creamy, rich broth, spoonful after spoonful bringing scrumptious heat to the stomach. Winter is coming, but you'll have the perfect soup to keep yourself warm.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
  • Info
    3 oz. Light Cream Cheese
  • 2 oz. Kale
  • Info
    2 oz. Grated Parmesan
  • 6 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    540
  • Carbohydrates
    27g
  • Net Carbs
    23g
  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    52g
  • Sodium
    2130mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 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 whole chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1" dice and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as diced chicken, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature.

  • If using ground pork, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, breaking up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, breaking up Impossible burger into small pieces and cooking until heated through, 4-6 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem kale and coarsely chop.

    Mince garlic.

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

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken Mixture

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

    Add diced chicken to hot pot. Stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Stir in 3/4 cup water and cream cheese until smooth.

    Remove chicken mixture to a bowl. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.

  3. 3

    Start the Stew

    Return pot used to cook chicken to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

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

    Add butternut squash, 1 cup water, mirepoix base, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

    Once boiling, cover and cook until squash is tender, 7-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish the Stew

    Add kale to hot pot. Cover, and cook until wilted, 2-4 minutes.

    Stir in chicken mixture. Return to a boil.

    Once boiling, remove from burner. Stir in Parmesan.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

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

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