Express

Smothered Fajita-Style Chicken

with yellow rice

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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A note about serious food allergies
  • Over 30g protein

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
  • 10.94 oz. Long Grain White Rice
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
  • Info
    4 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
  • Info
    2 oz. Light Sour Cream
  • 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
Contains: FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Yellow No. 5
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    660
  • Carbohydrates
    74g
  • Net Carbs
    71g
  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1290mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 2 Microwave-Safe Bowls

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 top round steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 3-5 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    Bring a medium pot with rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and piri piri seasoning (to taste) to a boil.

    Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

    Remove from burner and set aside.

    While rice cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Start the Chicken

    Pat chicken dry and season both sides with half the fajita seasoning (reserve remaining for vegetables).

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.

    Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve.

  3. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips.

    Return pan used to cook chicken to medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil, onion, bell peppers, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 6-8 minutes.

    Add half the salsa (to taste; reserve remaining for sauce) and remaining fajita seasoning. Stir occasionally until combined and heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining salsa (to taste), a pinch of salt, shredded cheese, sour cream, and cream base. Cover with a damp paper towel.

    Microwave covered until cheese is melted and heated through, 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with vegetables, then sauce. Bon appétit!

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