A mid-priced poultry that 21% lighter than the average poultry meal and ranks in the 65th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein4/5
Lightness3/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Poultry lovers
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✕ You're doing keto / low-carb
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Nutrition per serving
Protein28% · 44g
Carbs34% · 53g
Fat38% · 27g
5g
Fiber
690mg
Sodium
6.9g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
65th pctl
More protein than 65% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
6.9g /100cal
Leaner than 90% of meals
vs Poultry average
21% lighter
This640
Avg812
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Sodium Smart✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Corn
Sour Cream
Chopped Chicken Breast
Jasmine Rice
Kale
Monterey Jack Cheese
Lime
Southwest Spice Blend
Pepitas
Chimichurri
Hot Sauce
Cooking Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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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.
2
Step 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
Step 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.
4
Step 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).
5
Step 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.
6
Step 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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Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Chimichurri Kale Rice (HelloFresh's Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Chimichurri Kale Rice: 640 calories, 44g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 640 calories with 44 g of protein, representing about 32 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Rice is a cereal grain and, in its domesticated form, is the staple food of over half of the world's population, particularly in Africa and Asia. Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa —or, less commonly, Oryza glaberrima. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
640Calories
44gProtein
53gCarbs
27gFat
5gFiber
690mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution32% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
Weight management
⚠ Not ideal for
Vegans
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Chimichurri Kale Rice?
Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Chimichurri Kale Rice contains 640 calories and 44 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Chimichurri Kale Rice: 640 calories, 44g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
Which meal service offers Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Chimichurri Kale Rice?
Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Chimichurri Kale Rice is offered by . Read the full review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how compares to competitors.
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