This cheddar jalapeño chicken features juicy roasted breasts coated in a silky smooth cheddar and jalapeño sauce, served over seasoned white rice, black beans, charred corn, and bell peppers. The sauce soaks into every component, creating a cohesive, flavorful one-dish meal.
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Run cheddar jalapeño sauce under warm water to thaw. Open chicken and place in a Suvie pan. Cut open the thawed cheddar jalapeño sauce and evenly spread over the chicken. Place chicken in the Top Zone of Suvie.
Before opening, tap southwest veg mix and white rice packages against the countertop to break up any large pieces. Open southwest veg and white rice packages and add to a separate Suvie pan. Place southwest veg and white rice in the Bottom Zone of Suvie.
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Bottom Zone: Roast at 325°F for 15 minutes (for 4 servings, Roast for 25 minutes). Top Zone: Roast at 325°F for 18 minutes (for 4 servings, Roast 25 minutes)
When the cook is complete, remove pans from Suvie and set aside chicken to rest for 4 minutes.
Stir the southwest veg together with the rice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide southwest veg and rice between plates, then top with the chicken and cheddar jalapeño sauce from the pan.
Store cooled chicken and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken gently in a low oven or on the stovetop with a splash of broth; warm the sauce over low heat. Rice and beans keep separately for 4 days.
Yes. Thighs are more forgiving and won't dry out as easily. Roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 5–10 minutes longer than breasts.
The heat level depends on the cheddar jalapeño sauce packet. Taste as you go and adjust jalapeños or add sour cream to cool it down if needed.
Yes. Prepare the components separately and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken and sauce gently on the stove, then assemble with fresh or reheated rice and beans.
Check the cheddar jalapeño sauce packet for gluten. Most are gluten-free, but verify the label and ensure your rice and beans are certified gluten-free if needed.
Substitute with fresh corn kernels, diced bell peppers, and black beans in equal portions. You control the freshness and seasoning.
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