Chopped & Ready

Chicken Tinga Tacos

with yellow rice

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
  • 8 oz. Slaw Mix
  • 8 Small Flour Tortillas
  • 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • 3 fl. oz. Chipotle Ranch Dressing
  • 1 oz. Grated Cotija
  • ½ oz. Cilantro
  • 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
  • ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
Contains: FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and Sulfites
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    620
  • Carbohydrates
    66g
  • Net Carbs
    61g
  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    39g
  • Sodium
    1790mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave

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 shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken and Peppers

    Pat chicken dry and season all over with chile and cumin rub.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken and mixed peppers to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the Sauce

    Add tomato sauce, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, remove from burner.

    While chicken and peppers cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Heat Rice and Assemble Slaw

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and 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.

    Stir in piri piri seasoning (to taste) and a pinch of salt until combined. Fluff rice with a fork. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the piri piri seasoning.

    While rice microwaves, in a mixing bowl, combine slaw mix and dressing (to taste). Set aside. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the dressing.

  4. 4

    Heat Tortillas and Finish Dish

    Stem cilantro; keeping leaves whole.

    Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel. If tortillas come folded, keep folded.

    Microwave until heated through, 30-60 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with chicken-pepper mixture and slaw (to taste). Garnish with cheese and cilantro. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the slaw. Bon appétit!

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