Family Meal Kit
Pimiento Cheese Chicken
with bacon corn cakes and glazed carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
- 16 oz. Carrot
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8 oz. Corn Muffin Mix
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3 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- 1 oz. Brown Sugar
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1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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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Carbohydrates58g
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Net Carbs54g
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Fat25g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1910mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Peeler
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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 antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using top round steak, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until steak reaches desired doneness, or 3-5 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Pimiento Topping
Peel, trim, and cut carrot into 1/4" slices on an angle. If carrot is larger than 1" in diameter, halve before slicing.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, pesto, shredded cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the pimiento topping.Pat chicken dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Roast the Chicken
Place chicken on prepared baking sheet and evenly top with pimiento topping.
Roast in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 13-18 minutes. Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Carefully remove from oven.While chicken roasts, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Carrots
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add carrots, brown sugar, garlic salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Alternatively, reserve half the raw carrots for snacking/serving on the side.Once simmering, cover and cook until water is mostly evaporated and carrots are tender, 3-5 minutes.Uncover and stir often until carrots are coated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While carrots cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make the Corn Cake Batter
In another mixing bowl, combine corn muffin mix, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, 3/4 cup water, and sour cream. Stir until mixture reaches the consistency of pancake batter.
If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
5 Cook Corn Cakes and Finish Dish
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Working in batches, add 1/4 cup corn cake batter to hot pan and evenly top with bacon.Cook until corn cakes are slightly browned and cooked all the way through, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, slicing chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!
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