Oven-Ready
Creamy Salsa Chicken with Fajita Rice
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Cook Within: 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk
Chef
Ryan Pugh
We've learned that doubling down on a good thing just brings you just that much more goodness and, dare we say, magic. Well, we've waved our wand and brought out the rabbit and the hat (not literally). Our new Fresh and Easy line is actually as straightforward as it sounds; fresh ingredients, easy assembly and instructions, with all the fantastic flavors you've come to expect. The only magic is what you bring; the love of making dinner for your friends and family.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Chili Lime Rice
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
- 6 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
- 2 oz. Red Salsa
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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)
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Calories537
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Carbohydrates52g
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Fat15g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1694mg
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove lid and label, if necessary. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging. Combine pepper and onion mix with 1 tsp. olive oil and fajita seasoning in bottom of provided tray. Break up rice inside bag and add to tray. Combine rice and fajita mix and push to one side of tray.
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2 Add the Chicken
Place chicken on empty side of tray and pat dry. Season with a pinch of pepper. Spread chicken evenly with cream cheese, then pour salsa on top. If using pork chops, follow same instructions.
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3 Finish the Dish
Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes. If using pork chops, bake uncovered in hot oven until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 20-25 minutes. Carefully remove from oven. Gently crush tortilla strips and sprinkle over chicken. Bon appétit!
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