Oven-Ready
Tortilla-Crusted Chicken
with fajita-style vegetables and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Laura Alpern
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 over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 12 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
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0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
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⅓ oz. Butter
- 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Adobo Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) QPGzbn3E
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat18g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1370mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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 Vegetables
In one provided tray, combine pepper and onion mix, 2 tsp. olive oil, fajita seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Spread into an even layer.
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2 Prepare the Chicken
Crush tortilla strips in shipping bag.
Pat chicken dry and place in second provided tray. Top with 1 tsp. olive oil, adobo seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Massage oil and seasonings into chicken.Evenly spread mayonnaise on one side of chicken. Top mayonnaise-side of chicken with cheese, then crushed tortilla strips, pressing gently to adhere. -
3 Bake Meal and Heat Rice
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Add butter, 1 tsp. lime juice (add more to taste, if desired), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Fluff rice with a fork until combined and butter has melted.Carefully remove trays from oven.To serve, squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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