Meal Kit
Chicken Thigh and Mushroom Rigatoni
with Swiss and crispy onions
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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5 oz. Rigatoni
- 4 oz. Button Mushrooms
- 1 Shallot
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1 oz. Shredded Swiss Cheese
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½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
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¼ oz. Flour
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1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) pq1XD4P5
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates68g
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Net Carbs65g
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Fat24g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1290mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Pot
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 chicken breasts, pat dry, and on a separate cutting board, cut into 1" dice. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain in a colander and set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.
Peel and mince shallot.Pat chicken thighs dry and season all over with 1/4 tsp. pepper and half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for sauce). Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add mushrooms, shallots, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned, 4-6 minutes.Add flour and stir until no dry flour remains. Add cream base and 1/3 cup reserved pasta cooking water. Bring to a simmer. -
5 Finish Sauce and Finish Dish
Once simmering, add chicken and any accumulated juices, remaining garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, mushroom seasoning, pasta, cheese, and a pinch of salt to hot pan.
Stir often until combined and sauce has slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.If 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, garnishing with crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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