Express

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Cups

with salsa

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Carb-Conscious
  • Fiber-Rich
  • Protein-Packed
  • Gluten-Smart

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    330
  • Carbohydrates
    19g
  • Net Carbs
    13g
  • Fat
    14g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Sodium
    1460mg

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

  • 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.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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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