Meal Kit

Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Pasta

with crispy panko

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • Info
    5 oz. Farfalle Pasta
  • 4 oz. Broccoli Florets
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Info
    2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. Blackening Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    730
  • Carbohydrates
    64g
  • Net Carbs
    60g
  • Fat
    28g
  • Protein
    53g
  • Sodium
    1160mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 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

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

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ingredients and Toast Panko

    Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add panko to hot pan and stir constantly until lightly browned and toasted, 1-2 minutes.

    Pat chicken dry and season both sides with blackening seasoning.

    Remove from burner. Transfer panko to a plate. Return pan to medium heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil and chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Broccoli

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add broccoli and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.

    Uncover and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce, Add Pasta, and Finish Dish

    Add cream base, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until cheese is melted and combined.

    Add pasta and 2 Tbsp. reserved pasta cooking water. Stir occasionally until combined and slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    If sauce is too thick, add additional pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, slicing chicken, if desired and topping pasta with chicken and toasted panko. Bon appétit!

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