Meal Kit

Chicken with Porcini Cream Sauce

and spinach and apple salad

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk

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Porcinis are all about cooperation and working together; when they're growing in the dirt, they form a symbiotic, mutually beneficial relationship with the roots of the tree. The shrooms get the sugars the tree naturally produces, and the tree gets more surface area to access water and nutrients. The cooperation and helpfulness exist in this meal, too, where they bring rich earthiness and perfect umami, while the cream cheese and Parmesan bring nutty goodness and amazing creaminess. Teamwork making the dream work. Tip: This recipe has a shallot, which sometimes is rough to mince. Easiest way to mince shallot? Make thin slices lengthwise, then slices across, resulting in minced shallot.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Golden Delicious Apple
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 1 Shallot
  • Info
    1 oz. Walnut Halves
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    1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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    ½ oz. Grated Parmesan
  • ½ oz. Sherry Vinegar
  • ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
  • ¼ oz. Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Contains: Sulfites
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    590
  • Carbohydrates
    19g
  • Net Carbs
    15g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    46g
  • Sodium
    1310mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

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 pork chops, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 3, cooking until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Pork chop thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

  • If using sirloin steak or ribeye steak, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 3, cooking until steaks reach desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner. Halve ribeye to serve.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Place mushrooms in a heat-safe mixing bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside, 2 minutes.

    While mushrooms soak, quarter apple and remove core. Cut into 1/4" slices.

    Peel and mince shallot.

    After 2 minutes, remove mushrooms from water and coarsely chop.

    Pat chicken dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Make the Bacon Vinaigrette

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add bacon and half the shallot (reserve remaining for sauce) to hot, dry pan. Stir occasionally until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.

    Transfer shallot and bacon to a mixing bowl. Add sherry vinegar, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Set aside.

    Wipe pan clean and reserve.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Return pan used to cook bacon and shallot to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken breasts to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Keep pan over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Make the Sauce

    Add mushrooms and remaining shallot to hot pan. Cook until shallot softens, 60-90 seconds.

    Add 1/4 cup water, softened cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir until combined and cream cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

  5. 5

    Make Salad and Finish Dish

    Add spinach, apple, walnuts, and a pinch of salt to bowl with bacon vinaigrette. Gently toss to combine.

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

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