Oven-Ready
Southwest-Style Chicken Enchilada Bowl
with black beans and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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
- 8 oz. Black Beans
- 7½ oz. Minute Rice
- 5 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
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- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 3 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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Calories640
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Carbohydrates70g
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Net Carbs66g
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Fat20g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1730mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 Start the Chicken
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Pat chicken breasts dry. Drain beans.
In one provided tray, combine chicken and 2 tsp. olive oil. Bake uncovered in hot oven, 20 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove tray from oven. Drain excess liquid and break up chicken into pieces. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
2 Add Cheese and Beans and Prepare Rice
Add beans, corn, half the enchilada sauce (reserve remaining for rice), half the chicken base (reserve remaining for rice), fajita seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to tray with chicken. Stir to thoroughly combine. Top with cheese in an even layer.
In second provided tray, combine rice, 2 cups water, remaining chicken base, remaining enchilada sauce, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover tray with foil. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Crema
Bake rice covered in hot oven until water is completely absorbed, 25-30 minutes.
Bake chicken uncovered in hot oven until 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.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Gently crush tortilla strips in shipping bag.Carefully remove both trays from oven.To serve, top rice with chicken and garnish with crema and crushed tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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