Chipotle Chicken & Cilantro Rice with Cotija Cheese & Poblano Pepper
15 Min Meal

Chipotle Chicken & Cilantro Rice

with Cotija Cheese & Poblano Pepper

15 MIN
4 Servings
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  • with Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
    includes 20 oz No Added Hormones, Antibiotic-Free Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
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    From the Test Kitchen

    Designed to be ready in just 15 minutes, our new line of meals feature pre-cooked grains and easy-to-prep ingredients to create the same high-quality dishes you love, in less time! This hearty bowl features a creamy, chipotle-honey mayo that you'll drizzle atop seared chicken and our pre-cooked white rice, which gets mixed with zesty cilantro sauce for a lively base.

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    • Calories
      630 Cals (est.)
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    Chipotle Chicken & Cilantro Rice with Cotija Cheese & Poblano Pepper
    Title
    • 20 oz Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
    • 20 oz Cooked White Rice
    • 2 Poblano Peppers
    • 2 Limes
    • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup Grated Cotija Cheese
    • 4 tsps Chipotle Chile Paste
    • 4 tsps Honey
    • ½ cup Cilantro Sauce
    • 2 Tbsps Smoky Spice Blend (Smoked Paprika, Sweet Paprika, Ground Yellow Mustard, Garlic Powder & Onion Powder)
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    Chipotle Chicken & Cilantro Rice

    Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce
    1 Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce

    Wash and dry the fresh produce. Quarter the limes. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then small dice. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, the juice of 4 lime wedges, and as much of the chile paste as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be.

    2 Cook the chicken & peppers

    Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the spice blend. Toss to coat. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the diced peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the pepper is slightly softened and the chicken is browned and cooked through. Turn off the heat.

    Cook the chicken & peppers
    Make the cilantro rice & serve your dish
    3 Make the cilantro rice & serve your dish

    Meanwhile, cut a 1-inch vent in the package of rice. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer to a bowl and add the cilantro sauce; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Serve the cilantro rice topped with the cooked chicken and peppers. Drizzle with the sauce and garnish with the cotija. Serve the remaining lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

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