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Chicken Thigh Spaghetti Carbonara
with peas
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
This rich meal will put some meat on your bones, and some deliciousness in your belly. Tender chicken and peas mix with pasta and a rich sauce for extra added yum. Plus bacon on top? This decadence is for you.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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10 oz. Cooked Spaghetti
- 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 3 oz. Peas
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Italian Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
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Nutrition (per serving) 4P6B2wPY
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Calories710
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs58g
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Fat29g
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Protein49g
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Sodium1040mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Non-Stick Pan
- 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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. 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 Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until chicken is browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
2 Add the Peas
Add peas to hot pan and stir occasionally until warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
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3 Make the Sauce
Stir cream base, 2 Tbsp. water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper into hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add cheese and stir to combine. If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Add pasta and stir until coated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Make Topping and Finish Dish
Place a small non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add panko and bacon to hot pan. Stir occasionally until panko is golden-brown, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with panko-bacon topping. Bon appétit!
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