Oven-Ready
Tortilla-Crusted Chicken Cutlet
with fajita-style vegetables and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs
- Calorie-Conscious
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. Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlet
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 12 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
- 1 Lime
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
- ⅓ oz. Butter
- 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Adobo 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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Calories490
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat18g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1370mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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 breasts, pat dry. Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Vegetables
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
In one provided tray, combine pepper and onion mix, 2 tsp. olive oil, fajita seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Spread into an even layer. -
2 Prepare the Chicken
Crush tortilla strips in shipping bag.
Pat chicken dry and place in second provided tray. Top with 1 tsp. olive oil, adobo seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Massage oil and seasonings into chicken.Evenly spread mayonnaise on one side of chicken. Top mayonnaise-side of chicken with cheese and crushed tortilla strips, pressing gently to adhere. -
3 Bake Meal and Heat Rice
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Massage rice in shipping bag to break up any clumps. Remove from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Add butter, 1 tsp. lime juice (add more to taste, if desired), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Fluff rice with a fork to combine.Carefully remove trays from oven.To serve, squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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