Guajillo Pepper Chicken & Cheesy Rice

with Tomatoes & Avocado

25 MIN

4 Servings

Wellness at Blue Apron

Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.

Vegetarian

These recipes don’t contain meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.* They’re made with fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. *Select artisanal cheeses may contain animal-derived rennet.

Carb Conscious

This applies to meal kit recipes with 48g or less of net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) per serving. Carb Conscious Add-ons contain 20g or less net carbs.

Mediterranean Diet

Our Mediterranean recipes are inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy eating plan recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published jointly every five years by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). This eating plan highlights the flavors and cooking styles from countries along the Mediterranean Sea, including those in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. These recipes showcase a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, as well as lean proteins and moderate portions of dairy.

600 Calories or Less

These meals contain 600 calories or less per serving. The US Food & Drug Administration uses 2000 calorie daily intake for general advice. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of the total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.

Wellness Grain

These recipes feature grains such as barley, quinoa, farro, orzo, couscous and more, handpicked by our Culinary team in collaboration with our Registered Dietitian.

Pescatarian

These recipes feature a wide array of nutritious seafood options like salmon, cod, tilapia, crab, and shrimp. While these dishes never contain meat, pork or poultry, they may contain animal derived ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese and/or honey.

30g Of Protein

These meals contain 30g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.

Keto Friendly

These meals have approximately 10% of calories from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 70% from dietary fats (per serving).

45g Of Protein

These meal kit recipes contain 45g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.

Nutritionist's Pick

These meals are selected by Blue Apron’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. They are centered around nutritious and wholesome ingredients, featuring whole grains and fresh produce which provide fiber. They also contain moderate portions of dairy and lean protein while being mindful of saturated fat.

Wheat Free

These meals are prepared with ingredients that do not contain wheat. They feature grains such as barley and rice as well as proteins and vegetables.

Reduced Sodium

These Prepared and Ready dishes contain at least 25% less sodium per 100 grams (or 3.5 oz) than our average Prepared and Ready Meal as of October 1, 2024. Sodium content has been reduced from 330 mg per 100 grams to 250 mg per 100 grams. These dishes focus on ingredients with strong flavor and moderate salt.

Vegan

To view a recipe's full nutrition information, head to your Upcoming page at blueapron.com, click on a specific recipe, then head to the Nutrition tab and select 'View Full Nutrition.' Nutrition Facts Panels are available up to 1.5 weeks in advance

From the Test Kitchen

We’re cooking juicy chicken thighs in our own enchilada-style sauce made from guajillo chile—a favorite Mexican pepper known for its deep flavor and mild spice. Slices of cooling avocado and rice finished with tender spinach and melty monterey jack cheese add welcome richness to round out the dish.

See Plans

Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

660 Cals (est.)

View Full Nutrition

fresh

ingredients

1½ lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
1½ lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
4 oz Spinach
1 cup Jasmine Rice
½ lb Tomatoes
1 Lime
¾ cup Guajillo Chile Pepper Sauce
4 oz Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
2 Tbsps Grated Cotija Cheese
1 Avocado

time-saving

tips & techniques

step-by-step

instructions

Cook Along

1 Prepare the tomatoes & cook the chicken:

Wash and dry the tomatoes; depending on their size, quarter or halve into bite-sized pieces. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken and cook 6 to 8 minutes on the first side, or until browned. Flip and add the tomato pieces and guajillo chile sauce. Cook, occasionally spooning the tomatoes and sauce over the chicken, 6 to 8 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Turn off the heat.

2 Cook the rice:

While the chicken cooks, in a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 2 cups of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 12 to 14 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

3 Prepare the remaining ingredients:

While the rice cooks, halve the lime crosswise. Halve and pit the avocado. Using a spoon, remove the avocado from the skin, then thinly slice.

4 Finish the rice & serve your dish:

To the pot of cooked rice, add the monterey jack cheese, spinach, and the juice of both lime halves. Stir until thoroughly combined and the spinach is wilted. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished rice topped with the cooked chicken, tomatoes, and sauce. Top with the sliced avocado and cotija cheese. Season the avocado with salt and pepper. Enjoy!