Family Meal Kit
One-Pan Bayou Chicken and Rice
with cheddar and peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Onion
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat25g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1630mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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, 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
Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Spread bacon evenly on towel-lined plate.
Microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave.While bacon microwaves, remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.Halve and peel yellow onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Trim and thinly slice green onions.Pat chicken dry. Season all over with blackening seasoning and a pinch of salt. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add yellow onions, bell peppers, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender and slightly browned, 6-8 minutes. -
3 Add the Chicken
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
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4 Add the Sauce and Rice
Add cream base, cheese, chicken base, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir often until combined and sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.
If too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.While chicken mixture cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice and 1/4 tsp. salt. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Stir in pesto until combined and fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with chicken mixture. Garnish with green onions, bacon, and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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