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Chicken and Chipotle Crema with Corn and Crispy Zucchini

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
  • 2 Halved Ear of Corn
  • 1 Lime
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    2 oz. Sour Cream
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    1 oz. Chili Lime Butter
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    1 Tbsp. Chipotle Pesto
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    2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Light Chili Powder

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    570
  • Carbohydrates
    28g
  • Net Carbs
    24g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    43g
  • Sodium
    1530mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 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

  • If using ribeye, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, cooking until steak reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side. Halve to serve.

  • If using filet mignon, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, cooking until filets reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-8 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Broil the Corn and Zucchini

    Place corn, 1 tsp. olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt on one side of prepared baking sheet. Roll corn to coat. Place under hot broiler and broil, 5 minutes.

    Remove from oven and carefully turn corn. Use a utensil! Combine zucchini, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a mixing bowl. Place zucchini on empty side of baking sheet in a single layer and top with panko and a pinch of chili powder. (The rest is yours to do with as you please!) Broil again until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.

    Keep an eye on oven as vegetables may burn easily under broiler.

    While corn and zucchini broil, cook chicken

  2. 2

    Cook 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 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner. Rest at least 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Ingredients and Make Crema

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

    Stem and coarsely chop cilantro. If desired, leaves can be left whole.

    Combine sour cream, chipotle pesto, 1 tsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork with crema and cilantro. Top corn with butter and squeeze lime wedges over meal to taste. Bon appétit!

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