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Speedy Chicken Thigh and Tomato Orzo
with Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
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20 oz. Cooked Orzo
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8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat20g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1200mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
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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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken thighs 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 browns and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
2 Start the Sauce
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add tomatoes to hot pan and stir occasionally until tomatoes soften, 3-5 minutes.If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions. -
3 Finish Sauce and Add Orzo
Stir spinach (adding in batches, if necessary) into hot pan until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
Add orzo and stir occasionally until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Stir in cream base and chicken base and bring to a simmer. -
4 Add Chicken and Finish Dish
Once simmering, add chicken and any accumulated juices to hot pan and stir until heated through, 2-4 minutes.
If too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. Stir in garlic salt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese. Bon appétit!
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