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Cheesy Mexican-Inspired Chicken Thighs Bake

Cheesy Mexican-Inspired Chicken Thighs Bake

with Tomato Salsa, Corn and Rice
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Calories
830 kcal
Protein
45g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Triticale
  • Peanuts
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat
  • Mustard
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Crustaceans
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten

Ingredients: Chicken thighs • Sweet bell pepper • Basmati rice • Tomato salsa (water, tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid, calcium chloride), tomato paste, green bell peppers, onions, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, soybean oil, dried garlic, dried onion, canola oil, spices, paprika oleoresin, xanthan gum, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) • Thaw-friendly corn (corn, modified vinegar) • Cheddar cheese (milk) (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, bacterial culture, salt, annatto, beta-carotene, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme, cellulose, natamycin) • Mexican seasoning (spices, paprika powder, sugar (sugar, maltodextrin), salt, tomato powder, garlic powder, herbs, canola oil, silicon dioxide) • Chicken broth concentrate (sugars (maltodextrin, sugar), chicken stock, chicken fat, chicken flavor (chicken broth, salt, flavoring, water, glutamic acid, chicken fat, chicken powder, xanthan gum, organic sunflower oil), salt, yeast extract, xanthan gum, natural flavor).

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

270 g

Chicken Thighs

16 g

Mexican Seasoning

(May be present: Sesame, Triticale, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Wheat, Mustard, Sulphites, Milk, Soy)

113 g

Corn Kernels

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

½ cup

Tomato Salsa

(May be present: Mustard, Wheat, Sesame, Crustaceans, Egg, Sulphites, Fish, Milk, Soy, Tree nuts, Gluten)

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

(May be present: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Fish, Tree nuts, Sesame, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy)

1 unit(s)

Chicken Broth Concentrate

½ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories830 kcal
Fat32 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate90 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein45 g
Cholesterol160 mg
Sodium1560 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium1150 mg
Calcium250 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Cook rice
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • To a medium pot, add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high. 
  • Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • To the boiling water, stir in rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 13-15 min, until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Prep
2
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch pieces. 
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with Mexican Seasoning and salt. 
Start chicken
3
  • In a large non-stick pan, heat 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil over medium-high.
  • When hot, add chicken. (NOTE: Don't crowd the pan; cook chicken in 2 batches if needed.) Cook for 2-3 min per side, until golden.
  • Transfer chicken to an 8x8-inch baking dish (9x13-inch for 4 servings). Set aside. (NOTE: Chicken will finish cooking in step 5.)
Cook veggies
4
  • Reheat the same pan over medium. 
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then peppers and corn. Cook for 4-5 min, stirring often, until tender.
  • Add salsa and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water. Stir to combine. 
Assemble and bake
5
  • Pour salsa-veggie mixture over chicken. Sprinkle cheese over top. 
  • Bake in the middle of the oven for 8-10 min, until chicken is cooked through.**
Finish and serve
6
  • Fluff rice with a fork. 
  • Divide rice between plates, then top with cheesy chicken bake. 
7

If you've opted to get chicken thighs, prep and cook in the same way the recipe instructs you to prep and cook chicken breasts.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing the amount of corn for a more balanced dish. Try adding sour cream and hot sauce for extra flavor.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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