Chopped & Ready

Tex-Mex Chicken Chowder

with all the fixin's

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 15 oz. Cannellini Beans
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa Verde
  • 3 oz. Frozen Corn
  • 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 oz. Light Sour Cream
  • 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
  • 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • ¼ oz. AP Flour
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    480
  • Carbohydrates
    38g
  • Net Carbs
    36g
  • Fat
    19g
  • Protein
    42g
  • Sodium
    1680mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Colander/Strainer

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 shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.

    Pat chicken dry.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken and Peppers

    Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add mixed peppers, chicken, chile and cumin rub, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the Beans and Corn

    Add beans, corn, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and flour to hot pot. Stir often until no dry flour remains.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Finish Dish

    Add salsa (to taste), cream base, 1/4 tsp. salt, chicken base, and 2 cups water to hot pot. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the salsa. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chowder with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!

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