Southwest-Inspired Cheddar Chicken

Bold spices, bright flavors, and cheese sauce elevate simple corn, beans and chicken breast into an vibrant Southwest-inspired meal.

Check out the printable bulk recipe PDF and printable home recipe PDF for more information including additional portion yields.

Instructions

1. Rinse drained black beans and corn. Combine with onions and all spices. Add to cheese sauce and blend well.
2. In full-size steamtable pan, shingle chicken filets. Pour mixed sauce over chicken filets making sure to coat each filet. Marinate for 24 hours. Cover and keep cooled below 41°F until ready to cook. (CCP)
3. When ready to cook, you can keep in the full-size pan chicken is marinated in or you can transfer to a sheet pan.
4. Cook at 300°F and heat until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Hold at 135°F or higher. (CCP)
5. Just before serving, top 1 chicken filet with 2 oz sauce and top with fresh chopped tomatoes and cilantro.

*PDF includes meal pattern contribution and additional nutritional information