One-Pan Cheddar Chicken & Crispy Grains
with Scallion Salsa & Sour Cream
- Milk
For this one pan 15-minute meal, you’ll crisp up a grain blend that stars rice, bulgur, and barley, then finish with fully cooked chicken and a bright squeeze of lime juice. You’ll serve this wholesome bowl with a bevy of tasty toppings: melty white cheddar, scallion salsa, a drizzle of sour cream, and a dash of hot sauce.
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
White Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
8 ounce
Sous Vide Chopped Chicken
1 unit
Tomato
1 unit
Lime
2 unit
Scallions
1 unit
Microwavable Grain Blend
1 teaspoon
Hot Sauce
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce.
• Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Quarter lime. Dice tomato into ¼-inch pieces.
• Open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. Place in a medium bowl and break up chicken with your hands.
• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. (For 4 servings, cook 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. Reserve pan.)
• Add scallion whites and grain blend to pan. Cover and cook, stirring once halfway through, until grains are slightly crispy and chicken is warmed through, 2-3 minutes. (For 4 servings, use pan used for chicken. Once grains are slightly crispy, transfer to bowl with chicken; toss to combine.) Stir in a squeeze of lime juice (big squeeze for 4); taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomato, scallion greens, a drizzle of olive oil, juice from one lime wedge (two wedges for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Divide chicken and crispy grains between shallow bowls. Top with cheddar and tomato salsa. Drizzle with sour cream and as much hot sauce as you like. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the tasty combination of textures and flavors, though some found it a bit bland and suggested adding extra seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Customers loved how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, perfect for busy nights or post-workout meals.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more veggies like corn, zucchini, or avocado. Some recommended sprinkling in cumin and garlic powder for extra flavor 🌶️.
- Leftovers: Several mentioned it made great leftovers, with one even turning it into delicious stuffed peppers the next day.
- Texture: The crispy grains were a hit with most, adding a unique and enjoyable crunch to the dish.
Reviews from our home cooks
So delicious! Nice flavor. One of my favorites so far! And the ease of the precooked chickens and grains is a plus!
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this meal but I was pleasantly surprised--the grains were quite tasty, the sauce and chicken were very good, and it made very good leftovers!
This was really good. I loved the combination of the textures from the crunchy grains to the soft veggies. Very good!
I loved how quickly this came together on a busy sports night. I was worried the chicken would taste overly processed but the freshness of the salsa helped with that.
Delicious with or without the sour cream! Could substitute greek yogurt for healthier options if you have it too
This was such a delightful treat! It couldn't have been tastier and both my husband and I ate every bite. And it is as quick as was promised.
I served on a bed of arugula and added craisins, guacamole and hummus to the bowl. Delicious.
I wasn't excited about this when I received it, but tasted really good. Would definitely get this again.
Bigger servings would be nice. It had good flavor and texture.
Since this was described as a lunch & not a dinner I won't mark it down (much) for being mainly just chicken and rice... I do like the sous-vide chicken, much more than the other precooked chicken that has been sent before! And the grains blend is a fave too... the tomato was very small so I used the whole tomato for one serving along with asparagus to make it suitable for a dinner. I didn't see the need for the hot sauce/sour cream at all, not every dish has to have a crema or sour-cream-based drizzle. I would probably make this again with additional veggies to constitute a meal and not "lunch".
