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Cheesy Southwest-Spiced Shrimp & Corn Bowls

Cheesy Southwest-Spiced Shrimp & Corn Bowls

with Chimichurri Kale Rice, Jack Cheese, Pepitas & Lime

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 18, 2025

These Southwest-inspired bowls transform everyday ingredients into a flavor fiesta! Spiced chicken and caramelized corn are served atop fluffy chimichurri kale–spiked rice. The whole shebang gets topped with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, pepitas, hot sauce, and a squeeze of bright lime juice.

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Spicy
Easy Prep
Gluten Free
Allergens:
Milk
Shellfish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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

Total Time25 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

1 unit

Corn

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

Jasmine Rice

4 ounce

Kale

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains: Shellfish)

¼ cup

Monterey Jack Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Lime

1 tablespoon

Southwest Spice Blend

½ ounce

Pepitas

2 ounce

Chimichurri

1 teaspoon

Hot Sauce

Not included in your delivery

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories580 kcal
Fat24 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Carbohydrate58 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein32 g
Cholesterol195 mg
Sodium1430 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.
Small pot
Strainer
Heatproof Bowl
Plastic Wrap
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook Rice
1
    • In a small pot (medium pot for 4 servings), combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. 

    • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

  • Wash and dry produce. Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces. Quarter lime. Drain corn.

Prep
2
    • While rice cooks, wash and dry produce.

    • Remove and discard any large stems from kale if necessary; chop into bite-size pieces. Drain and rinse corn. Quarter lime.

3
    • Place kale and chimichurri in a medium microwave-safe bowl (large microwave-safe bowl for 4 servings). Cover tightly with plastic wrap; microwave until kale has wilted, 2-3 minutes.

    • Carefully remove plastic wrap (watch out for steam!). Stir to combine; taste and season with salt and pepper.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with Southwest seasoning, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through, 3 minutes.

  • Stir in corn and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until corn is slightly browned and chicken is cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in a squeeze of lime (big squeeze for 4) and sprinkle on cheese.

  • Remove from heat and cover with a lid to keep warm until ready to serve.

Start Chicken
4
    • Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.

    • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with Southwest Spice Blend, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through, 3 minutes (it’ll finish cooking in the next step).

  • Divide loaded rice between bowls and top with corn and chicken mixture. Top with a dollop of sour cream, pepitas, a squeeze of lime, and as much hot sauce as you'd like. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

5
    • Stir corn into pan with chicken; cook, stirring constantly, until corn is slightly browned and chicken is cooked through, 2-4 minutes.

    • Turn off heat. Stir in a squeeze of lime juice (big squeeze for 4 servings). Sprinkle with Monterey Jack.

    • Cover to keep warm until ready to serve.

Finish & Serve
6
    • Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in chimichurri kale. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
    • Divide rice between bowls and top with cheesy chicken and corn. Top with a dollop of sour cream, pepitas, a squeeze of lime juice, and as much hot sauce as you like. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.

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