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Cuban-Spiced Chicken & Creamy Gravy

Cuban-Spiced Chicken & Creamy Gravy

plus Roasted Chipotle-Lime Green Beans & Carrots
4.0(331)17 ReviewsRead 17 customer reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 28, 2026
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Calories
560 kcal
Protein
46g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk

Citrusy and smoky with a touch of heat, our Cuban blend of spices brings a tropical flair to tender pork filets. A rich shallot gravy adds major flavor to the pork while a colorful side of chipotle and garlic roasted broccoli and carrots brings balance to this flavorful, satisfying meal.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

6 ounce

Carrots

1 unit

Lime

1 teaspoon

Chipotle Powder

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

1 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

6 ounce

Green Beans

2 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Shallot

12 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

8 ounce

Broccoli

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon

Cuban Spice Blend

Salt

Pepper

Cooking Oil

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

per serving
Calories560 kcal
Fat27 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate37 g
Sugar15 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Protein46 g
Cholesterol150 mg
Sodium1090 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Baking Sheet
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Whisk
Peeler

Cooking Steps

Prep & Roast Veggies
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into 1⁄2-inch-thick pieces. Halve, peel, and finely chop shallot. Quarter lime. • Toss broccoli and carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder (all for 4 servings), salt, pepper, and as much chipotle powder as you like (we used 1⁄4 tsp; 1⁄2 tsp for 4). • Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes.

Cook Pork
2

• While veggies roast, pat pork dry with paper towels and season all over with half the Cuban Spice Blend (all for 4 servings). • Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium- high heat. Add pork; cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. TIP: Lower heat if pork begins to brown too quickly. • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board. Wipe out pan.

Make Gravy
3

• Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for pork over medium- low heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. • Add 1⁄4 cup water (1⁄3 cup for 4 servings), stock concentrate, and cream cheese. Cook, whisking constantly, until gravy is smooth and has slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4). Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Finish & Serve
4

• Slice pork crosswise. • Divide pork and roasted veggies between plates. Spoon gravy over pork. Top veggies with a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.

Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Sep 2026
  • Flavor: The creamy gravy was a standout — simple to make and delicious over the chicken, with the Cuban spice blend adding a nice savory depth.
  • Ease of prep: Straightforward to cook, though one reviewer noted the broccoli can brown faster than the carrots, so keep an eye on the oven.
  • Suggestions: Use less chipotle powder if you prefer milder heat on the veggies 🌶️; some also found a smaller shallot kept the gravy from getting too salty. Consider serving with rice to round out the plate.
  • Portions: A couple of reviewers felt the vegetable portion was small relative to the protein — the sauce and chicken were satisfying, but more veggies would help.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

S
Shy M.Cooked for 2 people
|Dec 16, 2025

The dish was delicious, and the sauce was exceptional. I definitely need to make it for future meals.

M
Madi K.Cooked for 4 people
|Jul 14, 2025

Didn't LOVE the gravy but it wasn't bad. I used half the amount of shallots and it was okay just not my favorite. Veggies are always yummy and the seasoning for chicken was delicious

B
Barbara R.Cooked for 2 people
|Jul 18, 2025

My husband really liked it (I thought it was okay). The chicken was very tender. Our shallot was huge, and I would use less next time. I would also cut back on chipotle (I followed recipe).

C
Catie J.Cooked for 2 people
|Jul 29, 2025

This was great! The gravy was so good, love all the veggies and flavors

M
Molly M.Cooked for 2 people
|Jul 18, 2025

Honestly, it was good but tricky as the broccoli cooked faster than carrots and burned - user error

L
Liz N.Cooked for 2 people
|Jul 19, 2025

One of my favorite recipes! And it's one of the most healthy too. I'm so impressed. I hope this becomes a regular offering. The combination of flavors was so perfect.

S
Stephanie M.Cooked for 2 people
|Dec 21, 2025

Delicious! Very simple but delicious gravy. Loved this meal, will order again

D
Darcie E.Cooked for 2 people
|Dec 24, 2025

The title says chicken but the instructions say pork filets. Liked the chicken but the pork would have been better I think

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