Meal Kit
Mushroom Cream-Smothered Chicken
with roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs
Chef
Rachel Post
Creamy mushroom sauce goes so well on many things: green beans, of course, but also adorning a succulent chicken breast. And this creamy mushroom sauce isn't opening a can and stirring in some milk; you'll make it yourself, with shallot and seasoning, putting in a little effort for a whole lot of good. Keep the cans in the pantry for a rainy day, and put this meal in your basket, pronto.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. Brussels Sprouts
- 4 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
- 1 Shallot
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates32g
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Net Carbs25g
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Fat26g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium 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 ribeye, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 3, searing until browned on one side, 2-3 minutes, then roasting seared side up until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 12-14 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes. Halve to serve.
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If using mahi-mahi, pat dry, halve, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as chicken in Step 3, searing until mahi-mahi reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side. No need to roast in oven.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim stems off Brussels sprouts and halve vertically (quarter if larger than a ping-pong ball).
Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.Peel and mince shallot.Pat chicken breasts dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Start the Vegetables
Place butternut squash and Brussels sprouts on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil, garlic salt, and pepper into vegetables.
Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven, 10 minutes.While vegetables roast, sear chicken. -
3 Finish the Chicken and Vegetables
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add chicken to hot pan. Cook undisturbed until browned, 2-3 minutes on one side.
After 10 minutes, carefully remove baking sheet from oven and push vegetables to one side. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil. Transfer chicken, seared side up, to empty space. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.Roast in hot oven until vegetables are fork-tender, and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 12-14 minutes.While chicken and vegetables roast, make sauce. -
4 Start the Sauce
Return pan used to sear chicken to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add shallot to hot pan and stir constantly until edges are golden-brown and tender, 30-60 seconds.
Add mushrooms and stir occasionally until browned, 4-6 minutes.Stir in half the Italian seasoning (remaining is yours to do with as you please), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. -
5 Finish Sauce and Finish Dish
Stir cream sauce base and 2 Tbsp. water into hot pan until combined. Bring to a low simmer. A low simmer should be a few gentle bubbles.
Once simmering, cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. If too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, up to 2 Tbsp., until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce. Bon appétit!
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