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Tarragon Creme Chicken

with pesto mashed potatoes and glazed carrots

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Mashed Potatoes
  • 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
  • 16 oz. Carrot
  • 2 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • 1 oz. Basil Pesto
  • 0.9 oz. Butter
  • ½ fl. oz. Honey
  • 0.28 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp. Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 1 Tarragon Sprig
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    540
  • Carbohydrates
    41g
  • Net Carbs
    36g
  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Sodium
    1710mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Peeler

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, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using top round steak, pat dry. Steak coloration may vary upon arrival due to packaging processes; steak quality and flavor will not be impacted. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 3-5 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.

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients and Make Crema

    Peel, trim, and cut carrot into 1/4" slices on an angle. If carrot is larger than 1" in diameter, halve before slicing.

    Stem and mince tarragon.

    In a mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp water, 1 tsp. tarragon (to taste), and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

    Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with rotisserie chicken seasoning, half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for carrots), and a pinch of pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.

    Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Remove from burner.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Carrots

    Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add carrots, butter, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated and carrots are tender, 3-5 minutes. Uncover and stir in honey and remaining garlic salt until carrots are coated, 3-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While carrots cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Heat Mashed Potatoes and Finish Dish

    Place mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl.

    Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in pesto and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with crema. Bon appétit!

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