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Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls

Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls
HelloFreshPoultry
✓ Available this week · Jul 27 to Aug 2, 2026
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⏱ ~10 min  ·  🍽 2 servings  ·  📊 Medium  ·  💰 $9-$12/serving
✓ High protein
Nutrition Facts
2 serving(s)
Calories820
Total Fat28g
Total Carbohydrate60g
Dietary Fiber4g
Protein72g
Sodium1050mg
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Sat. fat & sugars not reported by provider.
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MealFan's take
Solid choice
A mid-priced poultry that 1% heavier than the average poultry meal and ranks in the 98th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein5/5
Lightness2/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Poultry lovers
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✕ You're doing keto / low-carb✕ You're cutting calories
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Nutrition per serving
820CALORIES
Protein37% · 72g
Carbs31% · 60g
Fat32% · 28g
4g
Fiber
1050mg
Sodium
8.8g
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
98th pctl
More protein than 98% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
8.8g /100cal
Leaner than 98% of meals
vs Poultry average
1% heavier
This820
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
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider, check the package label before cooking.
Dietary ✓ High Protein✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Green Bell Pepper
Chopped Chicken Breast
Onion
White Rice
Chicken Stock Concentrate
Fajita Spice Blend
Queso Blanco
Tomato
Scallions
Garlic Powder
Cooking Oil
Butter
How to make it
1
Step 1
• In a small pot, combine rice and 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2 cups for 4 servings). Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. 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. • Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Halve, core, and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Dice tomatoes into 1⁄4-inch pieces.
3
Step 3
• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
4
Step 4
• Open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. • To pan with veggies, add chicken, scallion whites, garlic powder, Fajita Spice Blend, half the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender, 4-6 minutes. • Stir in 1⁄4 cup water, stock concentrate, and 1 TBSP butter(1⁄2 cup water and 2 TBSP butter for 4 servings). Cook, stirring constantly, until butter has melted and sauce has thickened, 1-2 minutes.
5
Step 5
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine scallion greens, remaining tomatoes, salt, and pepper. • Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in queso until fully combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
6
Step 6
• Divide queso rice and Tex-Mex chicken between bowls; top with salsa and serve. Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
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Brand
Category
Poultry
Difficulty
Medium
Price / serving
$9-$12/serving

Nutrition Per Serving

820
kcal
Calories
72
grams
Protein
60
grams
Carbs
28
grams
Fat
4
grams
Fiber
1050
mg
Sodium

Dietary Info

High ProteinPork-free

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Ingredients

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Green Bell Pepper
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Chopped Chicken Breast
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Onion
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White Rice
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Chicken Stock Concentrate
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Fajita Spice Blend
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Queso Blanco
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Tomato
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Scallions
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Garlic Powder
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Cooking Oil
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Butter

How to Make It

1

Step 1

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• In a small pot, combine rice and 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2
cups for 4 servings). Bring to a boil, then cover
and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender,
15-18 minutes.
• Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

2

Step 2

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• While rice cooks, wash and dry produce.
• Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Halve, core,
and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Trim and
thinly slice scallions, separating whites from
greens. Dice tomatoes into 1⁄4-inch pieces.

3

Step 3

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• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over
medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper;
cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to
soften, about 2 minutes.

4

Step 4

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• Open package of chicken and drain off any
excess liquid.
• To pan with veggies, add chicken, scallion
whites, garlic powder, Fajita Spice Blend, half
the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring
occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and
veggies are tender, 4-6 minutes.
• Stir in 1⁄4 cup water, stock concentrate, and
1 TBSP butter(1⁄2 cup water and 2 TBSP butter
for 4 servings). Cook, stirring constantly, until
butter has melted and sauce has thickened,
1-2 minutes.

5

Step 5

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• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine scallion
greens, remaining tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
• Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in queso until fully
combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper
if desired.

6

Step 6

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• Divide queso rice and Tex-Mex chicken between
bowls; top with salsa and serve.
Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

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Tex-Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls, HelloFresh Meal Review & Calories is part of HelloFresh's Classic plan, a poultry kit with pre-portioned ingredients, Medium difficulty, 820 cal per serving. One of 90+ rotating meal kits shipped fresh weekly.

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Tex-Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls is a prepared dish from . Each portion contains 820 calories and 72 grams of protein, covering roughly 41 percent of a standard 2,000 calorie daily target.

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Daily calorie contribution41% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tex-Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls?

Tex-Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls contains 820 calories and 72 g of protein per serving.

Which meal service offers Tex-Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls?

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❓ Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls?+
Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls has 820 calories per serving, with 72g protein, 60g carbs, 28g fat.
Is Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls high in protein?+
Yes. It delivers 72g of protein per serving, which we count as high-protein.
How long does Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls take to make?+
About 10 minutes, rated medium difficulty, and it serves 2.
Does Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls list its allergens?+
HelloFresh does not itemize allergens for this meal, check the package label before cooking, especially for serious allergies.
How much does Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls cost?+
It runs about $9-$12/serving through HelloFresh.
What diets does Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls work for?+
It is tagged High Protein, Pork-free.
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How many calories in HelloFresh's Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls?

Tex Mex Chicken & Queso Rice Bowls has 820 calories per serving from HelloFresh.

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