Meal Kit

Cheesy Poblano Chicken Quesadillas

with cilantro-lime crema

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Info
    6 Small Flour Tortillas
  • 1 Poblano Pepper
  • Info
    3 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
  • 1 Lime
  • Info
    2 oz. Sour Cream
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
Contains: Sulfites
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    720
  • Carbohydrates
    49g
  • Net Carbs
    45g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    52g
  • Sodium
    1640mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

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

  • If using sliced pork, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Cook in a non-stick pan and stir occasionally until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  • If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Cook in a non-stick pan and stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Stem and mince cilantro.

    Halve poblano pepper lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot.

  2. 2

    Roast Poblanos and Chicken and Make Crema

    Pat chicken dry and drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil. Season both sides with fiesta seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place chicken on one side of prepared baking sheet. Place poblanos on empty side of sheet and top with 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Roast in hot oven until poblanos are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-20 minutes.

    While chicken and poblanos roast, in a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, half the cilantro (reserve remaining for filling), a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. lime juice (to taste). If too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Carefully remove from oven. Let cool, 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Quesadillas

    Once cool enough to handle, transfer chicken to another mixing bowl and shred into bite-sized pieces.

    Cut poblanos into 1/2" dice.

    Add diced poblanos (to taste), cheese, and remaining cilantro to bowl with shredded chicken. Stir to combine.

    Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly top one half of each with filling. Fold tortilla over filling and press gently to hold in place. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  4. 4

    Cook the Quesadillas

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Working in batches if necessary, add quesadillas to hot pan (there should be no overlap). Cook undisturbed until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side, replenishing oil if necessary.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, halving quesadillas, if desired, and squeezing lime wedges over to taste. Serve crema on the side for dipping. Bon appétit!

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