Oven-Ready
Easy Chicken Enchilada Bowl
with black beans
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
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. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 oz. Black Beans
- 5 oz. Frozen Corn
- 4 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
- 3 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 3 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 3 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates53g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat18g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1750mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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 Assemble the Meal
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.
In one provided tray, combine rice, 1/4 cup water, half the chicken base (reserve remaining for chicken), half the enchilada sauce (to taste; reserve remaining for chicken), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover tray with foil. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the enchilada sauce.Pat chicken dry.In second provided tray, combine chicken and 2 tsp. olive oil. Spread into an even layer. -
2 Add the Cheese and Beans
Bake rice covered in hot oven until heated through, 20-25 minutes.
Bake chicken uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.While meal bakes, drain beans in colander/strainer.After 10 minutes, carefully remove chicken tray from oven. Keep rice in oven.Drain excess liquid and break up chicken into smaller pieces. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Stir in beans, corn, remaining enchilada sauce (use less if spice-averse), remaining chicken base, fajita seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Top evenly with cheese. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the enchilada sauce. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Crema
Bake chicken again uncovered in hot oven until cheese is melted and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tsp. water, and a pinch of salt. Set aside. If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Coarsely crush tortilla strips.Carefully remove both trays from oven.To serve, top rice with chicken mixture. Garnish with crema and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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