Meal Kit

Salsa Verde Chicken with Elotes and Zucchini

food processor recommended

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs

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  • Carb-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed
  • Gluten-Smart

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 5 oz. Frozen Corn
  • 2 Tomatillo
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper
  • 1 oz. Shredded Quesadilla Cheese
  • 0.88 oz. Mayonnaise
  • ½ oz. Grated Cotija
  • 2 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    550
  • Carbohydrates
    26g
  • Net Carbs
    22g
  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Sodium
    1890mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Cooking Spray
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 Plate

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 antibiotic free chicken, follow same instructions.

  • If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 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.

  • If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. 

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini ends and cut into 1/2" rounds on an angle.

    Coarsely chop cilantro (no need to stem).

    Remove husks from tomatillos, rinse, and cut into 1/2" dice.

    Mince garlic.

    Stem jalapeño, seed, remove ribs, and cut into 1/4" dice. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño.

    Pat chicken dry and season both sides with half the fiesta seasoning (reserve remaining for zucchini).

  2. 2

    Roast the Vegetables

    Combine tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeños (to taste) on prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Spread into an even layer on one side of sheet.

    On empty side of sheet, place zucchini in an even layer. Top evenly with remaining fiesta seasoning, cotija, and 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Roast in hot oven until vegetables are fork-tender and cheese is melted, 8-12 minutes.

    While vegetables roast, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

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

    Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Make the Corn Elotes

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine corn, garlic salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil. Cover with a damp paper towel.

    Microwave covered until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave and stir in mayonnaise and quesadilla cheese.

  5. 5

    Make Salsa and Finish Dish

    For a smooth salsa verde, add tomatillos, garlic, jalapeños (to taste), 1 Tbsp. water, half the cilantro (reserve remaining for garnish), and a pinch of salt to food processor. Pulse until smooth, 30-60 seconds.

    Alternatively, skip pulsing in processor. Finely chop all ingredients into a chunky salsa-like texture. Combine in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with salsa verde (to taste). Garnish corn elotes with remaining cilantro, to taste. Slice chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!

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