Family Meal Kit
Taco Kit
Taqueria Enchilada Chicken Tacos
with cilantro rice and street corn
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
Make Taco Tuesday any day of the week with Home Chef's new taco kits, full of the delicious fixings we all know and love. This kit has the same fresh ingredients and easy prep you're used to, with enough tacos made for the entire family, Wednesday's child included.
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 2 Ear of Corn
- 20 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 12 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 10.94 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 12 Small Flour Tortillas
- 8 oz. Slaw Mix
- 6 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
- 3 fl. oz. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 0.88 oz. Mayonnaise
- ½ oz. Grated Cotija
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories1010
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Carbohydrates127g
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Net Carbs120g
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Fat37g
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Protein49g
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Sodium1700mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
- 1 Microwave
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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a medium pot with rice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in cilantro (prepared in a later step) until combined. Set aside and cover to keep warm.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Assemble Slaw
Halve corn using hands.
Coarsely chop cilantro.In a mixing bowl, combine slaw mix, dressing, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.Pat chicken thighs dry. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor. -
3 Cook the Chicken Mixture
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add mixed peppers and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 5-7 minutes.Add 1 tsp. olive oil, chicken, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until chicken is slightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Stir in enchilada sauce (to taste) until combined, 60-90 seconds.Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the enchilada sauce. Remove from burner.While chicken mixture cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Heat and Dress the Corn
Evenly top corn with 2 tsp. olive oil and taco seasoning. Massage oil and seasoning into corn.
Wrap corn in a damp paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate.Microwave until heated through and tender, 3-5 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Let cool, 5 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, evenly spread mayonnaise on corn, then top evenly with cotija. -
5 Heat Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in another damp paper towel. If tortillas come folded, keep folded.
Microwave until heated through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with chicken mixture (to taste), slaw, and shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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