Oven-Ready
Premium
Smoky Saucy Chicken
with chive and tomato couscous
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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10 oz. Fully Cooked Couscous
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
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½ oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 6 Chive Sprigs
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories770
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs58g
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Fat35g
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Protein48g
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Sodium1700mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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
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1 Start the Chicken and Tomatoes
Prick tomatoes with a fork.
Place in provided tray and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Stir to combine and push to one side of tray.Pat chicken dry and season all over with garlic and parsley seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt. Place chicken in now-empty side of tray.Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken browns and tomatoes soften, 10-12 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step. -
2 Add the Couscous
Carefully remove tray from oven and drain excess liquid. Tray will be hot! Use caution.
Add couscous, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to tomatoes. Stir to combine and cover couscous side of tray with foil. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Sauce
Bake again half-covered (chicken uncovered, couscous covered) in hot oven until couscous is heated through and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, mince chives.In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, mirepoix base, paprika, and 2 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until melted and smooth, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove sauce from microwave and stir to combine.Carefully remove tray from oven. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add butter to couscous and stir until melted and combined.To serve, top chicken with sauce and garnish couscous with chives and cotija. Bon appétit!
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