Meal Kit

Kroger Health Chicken and Almond-Cilantro Butter with Southwestern Spinach Salad

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk

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Take a trip south of the border without leaving your kitchen. A simple yet delectable pan-seared chicken breast is bathed in a supple, spicy cilantro butter. Corn and red bell pepper are topped with cheese, more cilantro, and sour cream, becoming the perfect complement to the chicken. The cheapest Mexican vacation possible, but you'll find yourself returning to your special vacation spot again and again. Tip: To keep corn kernels from making a mess, place the ear of corn in a bowl and holding vertically. Cut downward, rotating corn as you go, so kernels end up in the bowl instead of scattered on your counter.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Antibiotic-Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 4 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
  • 3 oz. Corn Kernels
  • 1 Lime
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • Info
    1 oz. Slivered Almonds
  • Info
    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • Info
    ½ oz. Grated Parmesan
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Blackening Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    410
  • Carbohydrates
    20g
  • Net Carbs
    14g
  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    47g
  • Sodium
    540mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Coarsely chop cilantro (no need to stem).

    Coarsely chop almonds

    Add butter, 1 tsp.lime juice, cilantro, and almonds to a mixing bowl and thoroughly mash until combined. Set aside.

    Pat chicken dry, and season both sides with blackening seasoning and a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Steam the Vegetables

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add red pepper slices, corn and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan.

    Cover, and stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes.

    Uncover, and cook until water evaporates, 1-2 minutes.

    Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from burner and transfer to another mixing bowl.

    While vegetables cook, cook chicken.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Spray another medium non-stick pan with pan spray and place over medium heat.

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

    Transfer chicken to a plate. Squeeze a lime wedge over each chicken breast. You may have wedges left over.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Add spinach to bowl with cooked vegetables and gently stir or toss to combine.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with cilantro-almond butter and garnishing vegetables with Parmesan. Bon appétit!

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