Meal Kit
Sassy Saucy Jalapeño Chicken
and crunchy zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories420
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Carbohydrates15g
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Net Carbs11g
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Fat22g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1310mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 breasts, follow same instructions.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Add steaks to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. 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.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Topping
Trim zucchini ends and cut lengthwise into 1/2" planks. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Halve tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.Stem jalapeño, halve, remove seeds and ribs, and mince. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño.In a mixing bowl, combine cheese and panko. Set aside. -
2 Start the Zucchini
Place zucchini on one half of prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, garlic pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt into zucchini. Spread into a single layer on their side.
Roast in hot oven, 10 minutes.While zucchini roasts, continue recipe. -
3 Start the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step. -
4 Finish the Chicken and Vegetables
After 10 minutes, carefully remove sheet from oven. Evenly top zucchini with panko-cheese mixture.
Place tomatoes in center 1/3 of sheet.Transfer chicken to empty side of sheet. Wipe pan clean and reserve.Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10-12 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While chicken and vegetables roast, continue recipe. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Place pan used to sear chicken over medium-low heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add jalapeños (to taste) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until bright green, 30-60 seconds.Add 1 Tbsp. water and cream base. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce (to taste). Bon appétit!
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