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Zippy Buffalo Chicken Thigh Penne
with crispy onions
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Jimmy Shay
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 5 oz. Peas
- 3 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1½ fl. oz. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- 1 oz. Flour
- 1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 0.88 oz. Zesty Buffalo Sauce
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates53g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat24g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1090mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken thighs dry. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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2 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until chicken is slightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce
Add flour to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no dry flour remains.
Add 1 1/2 cups water, half the Buffalo sauce (to taste; reserve remaining for garnish), garlic salt, cream cheese, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Stir occasionally until combined and sauce is slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add peas and pasta to hot pan. Stir occasionally until heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with remaining shredded cheese, remaining Buffalo sauce (to taste), dressing, and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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