Oven-Ready
Hot Cheddar-Jack Chicken
with chile lime rice
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Fish (Anchovy), Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you’ve come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It’s like you worked for hours over a hot stove (we’ll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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2 oz. Sour Cream
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1½ fl. oz. Chipotle Ranch Dressing
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⅘ oz. Chile Lime Butter
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) 4qY6KMOM
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates37g
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Net Carbs34g
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Fat36g
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Protein46g
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Sodium1090mg
Recipe Steps
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice in one side of provided tray.
Pat chicken dry. Place chicken in empty side of tray. -
2 Add the Topping
Top chicken evenly with fajita seasoning, dressing (use less if spice-averse), then cheese.
Cover rice half of tray with foil, leaving chicken uncovered. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake half-covered (rice covered, chicken uncovered) in hot oven until cheese is melted and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
If chicken browns too quickly, cover entire tray with foil.Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir butter into rice until melted. Rest, 5 minutes.To serve, top chicken with sour cream and garnish rice with crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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