Oven-Ready

Creamy Elote Chicken Risotto with Crispy Tortilla Strips

easy prep & pan included

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8½ oz. Cooked Jasmine Rice
  • 5 oz. Corn Kernels
  • 3 oz. Roasted Red Peppers
  • Info
    2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
  • Info
    2 oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
  • 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
  • 2 tsp. Chipotle Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    730
  • Carbohydrates
    75g
  • Net Carbs
    72g
  • Fat
    27g
  • Protein
    50g
  • Sodium
    1480mg

Recipe Steps

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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove lid and label, if necessary. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging.

    Combine 1/3 cup water, rice, corn, roasted red peppers, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray.

  2. 2

    Add the Chicken

    Top rice with chicken in an even layer. Season chicken with seasoning blend.

    If using 24 oz. chicken, shrimp, or flank steak, follow same instructions.

  3. 3

    Bake the Dish

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until rice is tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.

    If using 24 oz. chicken, bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 30-35 minutes. If using shrimp or flank steak, bake uncovered in hot oven until protein reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 20-25 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Stir in cotija and cream cheese, and garnish with tortilla strips. Bon appétit!

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