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Cordon Bleu-Style Chicken Thigh Gemelli
with spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Maija Barnes
Everyone loves bacon, but more people should love chicken thighs, the best part of any chicken, bar none. Yes, wings are beloved, either wild or Buffalo, and everyone has at least a few chicken breast recipes in their rolodex, but the thighs are the most tender and flavorful part of the bird. Those thighs are delicious here with, yes, bacon, but also pasta, spinach, mustard, and cream sauce. Learn to love something new with this pasta stunner.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
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8 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Shredded Swiss Cheese
- 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
- ¼ oz. Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) EOdm2V3G
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates40g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat24g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1450mg
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 whole chicken breasts, pat dry, and on a clean cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as diced chicken thighs.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, breaking up until burger is heated through, 4-6 minutes.
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If using steak strips, separate into a single layer, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Crisp the Bacon
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon to hot, dry pan and stir occasionally until bacon is crisp, 1-2 minutes.Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, chicken, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Make Sauce and Add Pasta
Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream base, cheese, garlic salt, mustard, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir until cheese melts, 30-60 seconds.
Add pasta and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes.Add spinach and stir occasionally until wilted, 2-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with crisped bacon. Bon appétit!
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