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Jalapeño-Popper Chicken with Corn and Zucchini
ready in 15 minutes
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs
Chef
David Padilla
We take the best appetizer on the platter, the sweet, cheesy, spicy jalapeño poppers, and plop them right down on a tender chicken breast. The result? Well, it pops.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Zucchini
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
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2 tsp. Buttermilk Dill Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates29g
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Net Carbs26g
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Fat29g
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Protein49g
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Sodium1580mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 pork chops, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 2, cooking until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Start the Chicken
Pat chicken breasts dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken breasts to hot pan and cook on one side until browned, 5-7 minutes.While chicken cooks on one side, prepare jalapeño popper spread. -
2 Make Spread and Finish Chicken
Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and mince. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño.
In a mixing bowl, combine jalapeño, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper.Flip chicken, and top with jalapeño-cheese mixture. Cover, and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner and top with crispy onions, pressing gently to adhere.While chicken cooks, cook vegetables. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, corn, and seasoning blend to hot pan.Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.While vegetables cook, mince cilantro. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing chicken and vegetables with cilantro. Bon appétit!
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