Express
Smothered Fajita-Style Chicken
with yellow rice
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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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
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- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 1 Onion
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
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- 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) QPGa5XOE
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates74g
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Net Carbs71g
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Fat21g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1290mg
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
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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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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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