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Location: Whole Foods Uptown Minneapolis (3060 Excelsior Blvd)

Italian Chicken, Mushroom and Kale Sweet Potato Skillet

A cozy, colorful skillet supper with savory chicken crumbles, caramelized mushrooms, wilted kale, and tender sweet potato. It borrows Italian comfort-food flavors but stays light enough for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

  • AmyLu Italian Style Chicken Crumbles, 12 OZ 1 package, 12 oz $6.13
  • Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz, sliced $2.69
  • Organic Dino Kale 1/2 bunch, stems removed and chopped $2.99
  • Organic Orange Sweet Potato 1 large, peeled and diced small $2.99
  • Sweet Onion 1/2 medium, diced $1.69
  • Organic Basil, 0.75 OZ 2 tbsp chopped $2.99
  • Lemon 1/2 lemon $0.99
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp pantry
  • Pantry: garlic powder or 1 garlic clove 1/2 tsp or 1 clove pantry
  • Pantry: grated Parmesan, optional 2 tbsp pantry
  • Pantry: salt and black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: peel and dice 1 large Organic Orange Sweet Potato ($2.99) into 1/2-inch cubes, dice 1/2 medium Sweet Onion ($1.69), slice 8 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms ($2.69), remove stems and chop 1/2 bunch Organic Dino Kale ($2.99), chop 2 tablespoons Organic Basil ($2.99), and cut 1/2 Lemon ($0.99).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the diced 1 large Organic Orange Sweet Potato ($2.99) and diced 1/2 medium Sweet Onion ($1.69) with a pinch of salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook the sweet potato and onion 4 to 5 minutes more until the sweet potato is nearly tender.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and the 8 oz sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms ($2.69). Cook 4 to 5 minutes until browned and their moisture cooks off.
  5. Add the 12 oz AmyLu Italian Style Chicken Crumbles ($6.13) and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove from pantry. Stir everything together and cook 3 to 4 minutes until hot and fragrant.
  6. Add the chopped 1/2 bunch Organic Dino Kale ($2.99) with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook 2 minutes, then uncover and stir until the kale is wilted.
  7. Finish with the juice from 1/2 Lemon ($0.99), the 2 tablespoons chopped Organic Basil ($2.99), black pepper, and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan if using. Taste and add salt only if needed, since the chicken crumbles may already be seasoned.
  8. Serve hot as a complete one-pan meal for 2. Pour Chianti or Barbera if desired; the acidity and red-fruit character make the savory mushroom-chicken mix sing.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-17

Health notes: About 500-600 calories per serving. Good protein and fiber, plus beta-carotene from sweet potato and iron-rich greens from kale. Reduce cheese or skip it entirely to lower sodium and saturated fat.

Drink pairing: Chianti or Barbera. Both bring bright acidity to cut through the savory chicken and mushrooms, and they’re friendly with tomato, herbs, and sweet earthiness from the sweet potato.

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