Fast & Fresh
Family
Southwestern-Style Fiesta Ranch Chicken and Rice
no prep, quick cook
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Rachel Post
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 17 oz. Cooked Jasmine Rice
- 16 oz. Fully Cooked Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
- 6 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
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3 fl. oz. Chipotle Ranch Dressing
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 1 Tbsp. Taco 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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Calories570
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Carbohydrates64g
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Net Carbs62g
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Fat20g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1450mg
Recipe Steps
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 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Tear a small slit in an upper corner of bag to vent. Place upright in microwave and heat, 45 seconds. Remove rice from packaging. Mix rice, half the salsa (reserve remaining for garnish), corn, seasoning blend, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 tsp. salt in provided tray until thoroughly combined. Drain chicken and pat dry. Top rice with chicken. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove tray from microwave. Top with cheese. Microwave again uncovered until cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds. Carefully remove tray from microwave. To serve, top chicken and rice with dressing (to taste), remaining salsa, and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Tear a small slit in an upper corner of bag to vent. Place upright in microwave and heat, 45 seconds. Remove rice from packaging. Mix rice, half the salsa (reserve remaining for garnish), corn, seasoning blend, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 tsp. salt in provided tray until thoroughly combined. Drain chicken and pat dry. Top rice with chicken. Cover tray with foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until rice is heated through, 12-14 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Top with cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake again uncovered until cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. To serve, top chicken and rice with dressing (to taste), remaining salsa, and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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