Express

Creamy Lemon Chicken

with butternut squash orzo

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Over 30g protein

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
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    16 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
  • 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
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    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 1 Lemon
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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    ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
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    ½ oz. Flour
  • 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    36g
  • Net Carbs
    33g
  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    42g
  • Sodium
    1500mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil and butternut squash. Microwave uncovered until fork-tender, 5-8 minutes.

    Carefully remove bowl from microwave.

    While butternut squash microwaves, zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Pat chicken breasts dry and season all over with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.

    Place flour on a plate and spread into a single layer. Place chicken in flour and flip to coat both sides, pressing gently to adhere. Shake off any excess flour.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.

    Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Remove from burner and transfer chicken to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Orzo

    Place a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup water, chicken base, and garlic salt to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, reduce heat to low. Add orzo and microwaved butternut squash. Stir constantly until orzo and squash are heated through and liquid is mostly absorbed, 3-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in softened butter and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) until melted and combined.

  4. 4

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    Return pan used to cook chicken to low heat. Add cream base, 1 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice to hot pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.

    Once simmering, add chicken. Flip chicken until coated and sauce has slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce from pan and garnishing orzo with remaining cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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