Express
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Cups
with salsa
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
David Welch
If you’re in search of a meal with minimal clean-up, our Express Sheet Pan meals are perfect for you. These flavorful dishes are quick-cooking and just require one sheet pan. Yes, that’s right, just one. Dinner can be served for you and a loved one in no time, leaving the kitchen close to spot-less. One sheet, little time, lots of flavor.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlet
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 1 Lime
- 1 oz. Light Sour Cream
- ½ oz. Grated Cotija
- ½ oz. Fire-Roasted Diced Hatch Green Chile Peppers
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Fajita 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)
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Calories330
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Carbohydrates19g
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Net Carbs13g
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Fat14g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Heat-Safe Mixing 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Add chicken to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomato lengthwise.
Stem cilantro and reserve whole leaves.Halve lime and juice.Cut off root end of romaine. Separate leaves of lettuce for cups. To re-crisp lettuce cups, soak in icy, cold water, 5 minutes. Thoroughly dry.You should have about 5-6 cups total. Layer two lettuce cups for extra crunch and structural support. Lettuce cups are a delicious but messy meal. For this recipe, they can easily be converted to a salad. Simply chop romaine and top with filling after completing steps.Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with 1 tsp. olive oil, half the fajita seasoning (reserve remaining for diced peppers), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Assemble the Vegetables and Chicken
Place diced peppers on 1/3 of prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and remaining fajita seasoning. Spread into a single layer on their side.
Place tomatoes in center of sheet. Evenly top with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt.Place chicken on empty side of sheet. -
3 Roast the Vegetables and Chicken
Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 13-18 minutes.
Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Carefully remove from oven. Rest tomatoes, 5 minutes.Transfer chicken to a clean, flat work surface and rest, 5 minutes.After 5 minutes, or once cool enough to handle, cut chicken into 1/2" dice. -
4 Make Salsa and Crema and Finish Dish
After 5 minutes, or once cool enough to handle, peel tomatoes and discard skin.
Place tomatoes in a heat-safe mixing bowl and mash until chunky. Stir in hatch green chile peppers (to taste), 1 tsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for crema), cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tsp. remaining lime juice, and 2 tsp. water. Set aside.To serve, fill lettuce cups with diced peppers and chicken. Garnish with crema, salsa (to taste), and cheese. Bon appétit!
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