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Prep & Bake Crispy Pepper Jack Chicken

Prep & Bake Crispy Pepper Jack Chicken

Includes recyclable aluminum tray
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 24, 2026
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Calories
780 kcal
Protein
51g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit

Corn

1 unit

Microwavable Rice

1 unit

Oven-Ready Tray

6 tablespoon

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

Pepper Jack Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 tablespoon

Fajita Spice Blend

12 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

1 unit

Lime

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

2 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories780 kcal
Fat34 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Carbohydrate63 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Protein51 g
Cholesterol210 mg
Sodium530 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium810 mg
Calcium260 mg
Iron3.6 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 Bowl
Medium Bowl
Plastic Wrap
Paper Towel
Strainer

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. 

  • In a small bowl, reserve half of one packet smoky red pepper crema (whole packet for 4 servings). (Save remaining crema for serving.)

  • Place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Stir in panko, pepper jack, half the Fajita Spice Blend, salt, and pepper.

  • Quarter lime

Roast Chicken
2
  • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels and place in oven-ready tray; season all over with salt and pepper(For 4 servings, divide between two trays.)

  • Brush a thin layer of reserved smoky red pepper crema over tops of chicken; mound with panko mixture, pressing to adhere (no need to coat undersides!). Wash out bowl.

  • Transfer tray to middle rack (be sure your oven has preheated!). Roast until topping is crisp and chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes. (For 4, roast two trays side by side on middle rack.) 

Warm Rice
3
  • When chicken has 5 minutes remaining, drain corn and add to bowl used for panko.

  • Massage rice in package to separate grains and add to bowl with corn. Season with remaining Fajita Spice Blend, 2 TBSP water (4 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Let rest 1 minute.

  • Carefully uncover bowl; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) and a squeeze of lime juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Serve
4
  • Divide chicken and rice between plates. Drizzle with remaining smoky red pepper crema and serve with remaining lime wedges.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the crispy, flavorful chicken, though some found the rice bland and in need of extra seasoning.
  • Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with minimal cleanup required 🎉.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding a vegetable side or salad for color and nutrition; some suggest charring the corn for more flavor.
  • Portions: A few mentioned the portion size was small, particularly for the rice and corn component.
  • Spice level: Some found it perfectly spiced, while others thought it was too spicy; adjust fajita seasoning to taste.
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