Meal Kit

Ranch Chicken

with jalapeño popper twice-baked potato and green beans

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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Some say Mom's freshly-baked apple pie, some say baseball games in muggy July, but, really, there's nothing that says America more than our own created flavor, the tangy, salty ranch. This meal is a Statue of Liberty of flavors: Ranch flavors the succulent chicken breast, and the sour cream-chive sauce on top. And for the harbor lady's bright green hue, check out the cheesy-good twice-baked tater spiced with jalapeño popper flavors. Let this meal fill you up with patriotic fever; we know already it will fill you up with good flavor.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Russet Potatoes
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz. Green Beans
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Whole Milk
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper
  • Info
    1 oz. Sour Cream
  • Info
    1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
  • Info
    3 tsp. Powdered Ranch Seasoning
  • 6 Chive Sprigs

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    670
  • Carbohydrates
    52g
  • Net Carbs
    46g
  • Fat
    26g
  • Protein
    56g
  • Sodium
    1440mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Pierce potatoes five times with a fork for ventilation. Microwave potatoes until easily pierced with a knife tip, 6-10 minutes. (Microwaves vary in power; begin checking doneness every minute after 6 minutes.) Alternatively, bake potatoes, 45-60 minutes.

    While potatoes cook, mince chives.

    Trim ends off green beans.

    Cut a few thin rounds off pointed end of jalapeño. Mince remaining jalapeño. Discard seeds and ribs for less spice. Be sure to wash hands, utensils, and cutting board after working with jalapeño.

  2. 2

    Sear Chicken and Make Ranch Sour Cream

    Pat chicken breasts dry, and season both sides with a pinch of pepper.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Transfer to one side of prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with half the ranch seasoning (reserve remaining for sour cream).

    Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

    In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, remaining ranch seasoning, and chives (reserve a pinch for garnish).

  3. 3

    Make the Potatoes

    Using a clean towel to hold very hot potatoes, cut 1/4" off long side of potatoes. Scoop potato flesh into another mixing bowl, leaving 1/4" wall intact.

    Add minced jalapeño (to taste), cream cheese, half the cheese (reserve remaining for topping potatoes), 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to mixing bowl with potato flesh.

    Coarsely mash potato, adding milk 2 Tbsp. at a time until desired consistency is reached.

    Place potato skins on empty side of baking sheet and spoon potato mixture back into skins. Top with remaining cheese.

  4. 4

    Finish the Potatoes and Chicken

    Bake until cheese is lightly browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-8 minutes.

    While potatoes and chicken bake, cook green beans.

  5. 5

    Cook the Green Beans

    Return pan used to sear chicken to medium-high. Add green beans to hot pan and stir 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water and stir occasionally until tender, 7-9 minutes.

    If water has evaporated and beans are not yet tender, add 2 Tbsp. water at a time until beans are cooked.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing chicken with ranch-sour cream and remaining chives, and potatoes with jalapeño rounds. Bon appétit!

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