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Cheesy Salsa Chicken
with fajita-style green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
This chicken is tender, juicy, and cheesy with a little bit of heat and paired with a side of jazzed up green beans with crema and crispy onions.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Onion
- 4 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Trimmed Green Beans
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1 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
- 1 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
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1 oz. Chipotle Crema
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½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) DOLXZ5O8
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates23g
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Net Carbs18g
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Fat23g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1080mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 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
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If using pork chops, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking on one side, 4-5 minutes, flipping, adding topping, and cooking until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-5 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using sirloin steak, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 1, cooking on one side, 4-6 minutes, flipping, adding topping, and cooking until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Combine cheese and salsa (to taste) in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt.Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned on one side, 5-7 minutes.Flip chicken and top with cheese-salsa mixture. Cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips.
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3 Cook the Vegetables
Trim green beans, if necessary.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans, onions, and bell pepper to hot pan. Cook, 1 minute.Add 1/4 cup water, fajita seasoning, and a pinch of pepper. Cover and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping green beans with crema and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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