Garlic Parmesan Chicken Preparation

A creamy Italian-inspired recipe packed with garlic, spinach, and mushrooms for a dinner that’s healthy and satisfying.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Preparation

Included Ingredients

Chicken, mushrooms, spinach, cheese, salt, broth, seasonings.

Groceries Needed

  • Low-fat cream cheese
  • Rice, pasta, or couscous
  • Parmesan cheese

Optional Additions

  • Garlic (for stronger flavors)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation & Serving Instructions

Cook times are for frozen meals. Times may vary by slow cooker/pressure cooker. Ensure all food reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving. If cooking a thawed meal, use the shorter cooking time listed as a guideline.

Cook: Follow the cooking instructions below.

Serve: Serve over pasta of choice. Top with parmesan cheese.

Alternative Serving Instructions:

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or cauliflower rice.

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Low Carb Serving Option:

Serve with zucchini or butternut squash ribbons or spaghetti squash noodles instead of pasta

Small

Meals feed 3

Oven

Thaw meal in refrigerator overnight. When thawed, place in oven proof baking dish, cover and bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked to internal temperature of 165 F. Dice or shred chicken and place in medium skillet with sauce over medium heat. Add 2 oz cream cheese and pasta and stir until cream cheese is melted.

Pressure Cooker

Cook on manual for 20 minutes, natural pressure release or to internal temperature of 165 F. May add up to 1/4 cup of liquid before cooking to bring up to pressure. *If chicken isn't cooked through after 20 minutes, shred/slice and return to pressure cooker. Cook on sauté setting until cooked through. Add 2 oz cream cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.

Slow Cooker

Using a 1.5-2 quart slow cooker, cook on low 3-4 hours or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove chicken and shred. Add 2 oz cream cheese and stir until melted. Return chicken to sauce.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Garlic | ½ tsp (or ⅛ tsp garlic powder)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Medium

Meals feed 6

Slow Cooker

Cook on low 3-4 hours, or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove chicken and shred. Add 4 oz cream cheese and stir until melted. Return chicken to sauce.

Pressure Cooker

Cook on manual for 30 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Natural pressure release. May add ¼ cup liquid before cooking to bring to pressure. Add 4 oz cream cheese and stir until melted. *If chicken isn't cooked through, shred chicken and switch to sauté setting.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Garlic | 1 tsp (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size | 4 oz
209 Calories | 5g Total Fat | 2g Carbs | 1g Fiber | 37g Protein | 0g Sugars | 2g Sat. Fat | 730mg Sodium

Allergens: Dairy. Your meal package will identify if substitutions have been made.

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