Chicken with ranchera salsa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This classic Mexican dish combines the flavors of fresh tomatoes, onions, and chiles with tender chicken for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion dish, chicken with ranchera salsa is sure to please everyone at the table. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best chicken with ranchera salsa, including tips for choosing the right ingredients and cooking methods. We'll also share some variations on the classic recipe, so you can customize it to your own taste preferences.
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CHICKEN RANCHERO
I do not remember where this recipe came from, originally it called for beef chuck. I've modified it and now make it with chicken. It's always well received at my house. You can make it mild or hot, depending on the type of salsa you choose. Serve with a salad and some warmed up tortillas.
Provided by Simply Chris
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute chicken over medium heat,in olive oil about 5 minutes.
- Add onions and continue cooking until chicken is done and onions are soft (about 10 more minutes).
- Add garlic, green chiles and broth.
- Bring to boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
- Stir in salsa.
- Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Gently fold in cubed cheddar cheese.
- Serve immediately over beds of rice.
SALSA MARINATED CHICKEN WITH MEXICAN RICE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the tomatoes and the onion into a bowl. Add the garlic, chile peppers and cilantro and stir to combine. Place half of the salsa in a plastic tub or storage container, season with a little salt, cover and store in the refrigerator. Place the remaining salsa in a large resealable plastic bag and add the EVOO. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and add it to the bag, shaking it around to coat it with the marinade. Double-bag the chicken in case the first bag leaks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the reserved salsa and the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. After about 5 minutes, place the chicken on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes.
- If you are using black beans, rinse and drain them, then reheat them in a small pan with the cumin and some salt and pepper. If you are using refried beans, reheat them in a small pan with the cumin, thinning them with a splash of water.
- Cut the lime into wedges and douse the chicken with lime juice when it comes off the grill. Serve the chicken with the rice.
SALSA RANCHERA
Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Arrange the tomatoes and chiles on an aluminum foil-lined broiler pan skin side up. Broil until their skins start to char and shrivel, about 10 to 12 minutes or until they are soft. Transfer the tomatoes and the chiles to a blender, puree, and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and the garlic and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the oregano, cumin and Worcestershire sauce. Add the tomato puree and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened and the flavors have blended, 10 minutes. Season with salt.
- Serve with various chips and vegetables.
SALSA CHICKEN
Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!
Provided by Faye
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SALSA ROJA CHICKEN
Quick pan-seared chicken breasts served with salsa, cotija cheese, and cilantro for a wonderful south-of-the-border taste. The whole family loves this! Easy and quick. Garnish with chopped avocado and sour cream if you like. Serve with Mexican rice and a tossed green salad.
Provided by Sherbg
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 37m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Combine flour, salt, and ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
- Coat a large skillet with olive oil; heat over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken; cook until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip chicken and continue cooking until second side is golden brown, about 4 minutes more.
- Stir diced tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, and cumin into the skillet. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and lime juice; stir to blend. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Add 3 ounces cotija cheese and tortilla pieces to the sauce; simmer, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce over chicken on the platter.
- Garnish chicken with remaining 1 ounce cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 698.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SALSA RANCH CHICKEN
This recipe came as a result of working nights several days in a row and really not wanting to drive to the grocery store when I awakened in the afternoon. The thawed chicken legs seemed so boring, so I mixed what I had together and my husband called me at work to say how good it was. I had a leftover microwaved piece the next morning and it was still good.
Provided by BogeysMom
Categories Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken leg quarters in baking pan.
- Sprinkle with cumin and chili powder.
- Mix together the ranch dressing, salsa, and sour cream and pour over chicken.
- Lay bacon slices over all.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until bacon is brown and crisped on the edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 952.8, Fat 83.4, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 206.1, Sodium 1593.3, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 39.9
CHICKEN WITH GARDEN SALSA
"Fresh chiles vary greatly in taste and price. A fruity serrano gives this dish authentic Mexican flavor, but jalapenos cost less and are more commonly available. To save time, use canned tomatoes and corn in the salsa." Mary Relyea - Canastota, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic salt and pepper. Set aside 5 tablespoons. Pour remaining lime juice mixture into a resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and turn to coat; let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the corn, tomato, pepper, green onion, cumin and 3 tablespoons reserved lime juice mixture. Cover and refrigerate., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting twice with remaining lime juice mixture., Top with cheese; grill or broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MARY'S MEXICAN RANCHERO SALSA
This is my favorite salsa. I got the recipe from my mother who has been making it since she was a young girl living with her grandparents on their ranch in Mexico. You can adjust the hotness according to your preference. Serve it over scrambled eggs or on anything you like.
Provided by Mama Rivas aka Pablo's Hottie
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add oil to the hot skillet and place whole tomatoes and jalapenos in the pan. Cook, turning every 2 minutes, until all sides are scalded. Remove from the heat.
- Transfer tomatoes and jalapenos carefully to a blender and process until pureed.
- Cook and stir onion in the same skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato-jalapeno puree and pour in water; bring to a simmer. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SALSA RANCHERA
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, condiments, dips and spreads, side dish
Time 30m
Yield About 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, just cover dried chilies with boiling water and let steep until tender, at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours. Drain off and reserve soaking water. Purée chilies in a blender, adding soaking water as needed to make a smooth paste. Strain to remove skin bits and set aside.
- In a pot, combine tomatoes, garlic, 1/2 cup onion, cumin and 2 tablespoons of guajillo purée. (Remainder can be refrigerated up to 1 week.) Add 1/2 cup water, bring to a simmer, and simmer until tomatoes collapse, about 10 minutes. Purée in a blender, then pour into a skillet.
- Bring to a simmer and stir in remaining 1/4 cup chopped onion, diced poblano chili and salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 26, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 217 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SALSA RANCHERA
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, and cook, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes. Add chiles, and cook, 2 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, until all vegetables are blackened and tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.
- Transfer 1 tomato, chiles, and garlic, to a food processor, and process until smooth. Add remaining tomato and salt. Pulse until a chunky salsa consistency is achieved.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the ranchera salsa. This will give it the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes instead. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- You can adjust the heat of the salsa by adding more or less chili peppers.
- If you don't have a blender, you can chop the tomatoes, onions, and peppers by hand.
- Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before serving.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.
Conclusion:
Chicken with ranchera salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the tender chicken and the flavorful salsa is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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