

Spice up your school lunch menu with this bold and balanced Rattlesnake Bowl. Featuring multi-grain penne pasta, fajita-style chicken strips, creamy jalapeño cheese sauce, crunchy tortilla chips, and topped with Red Gold Salsa, this student-approved recipe delivers flavor, texture, and nutrition in every bite.
Crediting
- Number of Portions: 240
- Size of Portion: 1 Each
- Meat/Alt: 2.25 oz
- Grain: 2 oz.
- Vegetable(R/O): 1/2 Cup
Ingredients
- 14 1/4 LB 9 Pasta, Penne, Multi-grain, Dry
- 30 LB Chicken, Tyson Dark Meat Strips
- Water, 4 Gallons
- 45 LB Cheese Sauce, RS Ultimate Jalapeno
- 64 oz Tortilla Strips, Whole Grain
- 45 LB Salsa, Red Gold 3 oz cup
Instructions
Step 1
Steam Chicken Fajita Meat in steamer for about 15 minutes, or until temp reaches 135° or higher for at least 15 seconds. (Reserve Juice from meat) Cover and place in hot holding unit.
Step 2
Place penne pasta noodles in steamtable pan and cover with water. Steam in steamer for about 13-15 minutes. (Do not overcook) Stir frequently. Drain water and add Chicken and Chicken Juice to noodles.
Step 3
Heat bags of Queso cheese in steamer about 15 to 20 minutes until it reaches 145° or higher for at least 15 seconds. Pour into Steam table pan and place in hot holding unit.
Step 4
In separate pan pour chips into.
Step 5
Serve Students One Spoodle of Chicken and Noodles and one Spoodle of Cheese and top with chips
Step 6
Serve with 3 oz portion control cup of Red Gold Salsa.
Use a #6oz Spoodle for Chicken and Noodles= 2oz MMA
& 1oz Whole Grain
Use a #2oz Spoodle for Queso Cheese = 1 oz MMA
Use a #4oz Spoodle for Tri-Color Chips= 1oz Whole Grain
CCP: Hold for hot service at 135° F or higher