Best 8 Santa Fe Chicken Heroes Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure and tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible flavors of Santa Fe Chicken Heroes! These gourmet sandwiches are a delightful fusion of zesty spices, succulent chicken, and fresh ingredients. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect Santa Fe Chicken Hero, a dish that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors and elevate your sandwich game to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to craft mouthwatering Santa Fe Chicken Heroes that will impress even the most discerning palate.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SANTA FE CHICKEN



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This is an adaptation of a recipe that I found on Dr. Weil's website. Great on the grill even though the original recipe called for broiling the meat. Cooking time includes marinating time.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 limes, juice of
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients except chicken.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan and pour the marinade over the top.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Grill over medium coals for about 10 minutes on each side.

SANTA FE CHICKEN HEROES



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My son, Jeffrey, discovered this recipe and shared it with me because he knows I'm also fond of easy and tasty meals from the grill. The Southwestern seasonings make the sandwiches spicy and very flavorful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
6 French or Italian rolls, split
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices
Salsa or picante sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub both sides with oil. Combine seasonings; sprinkle on both sides of chicken. , Grill, uncovered, on an oiled rack over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted., Brush rolls with butter; grill or broil just until toasted. Place lettuce, tomato and chicken on rolls; top with salsa or picante sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SANTA FE CHICKEN HEROES



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Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon , crushed red pepper flake
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
6 Italian or French bread rolls, split
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
lettuce leaves and tomato slices
salsa or picante sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts slightly to flatten evenly. Brush both sides with oil. Combine seasonings sprinkle on both sides of chicken. Grill over medium-hot coals for 6-8 minutes turn and grill 4-6 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Top with cheese allow to melt, about 2 minutes. Brush rolls with butter grill just until toasted. Place lettuce, tomato and chicken on rolls top with salsa or picante sauce if desired.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

EASY SANTA FE CHICKEN



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"My day is busy from start to finish," remarks Debra Cook of Pampa, Texas. "So this quick and meaty main dish is one of my menu mainstays. With its lovely golden color, it's pretty enough to serve to company or as a special Sunday dinner idea."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add broth and salsa; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and garlic powder. Place chicken over rice; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Turn chicken; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

EASY SLOW COOKER SANTA FE CHICKEN



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Easy slow cooker Santa Fe chicken. Serve over rice or tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Provided by Michelle Handrahan Henschell

Categories     Chicken Stew

Time 10h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen corn
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt to taste
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Combine black beans, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, corn, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt in the crock pot. Season chicken breast with salt and lay atop the beans mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 9 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker to a cutting board; shred into strands, return to the slow cooker, and stir into the beans mixture.
  • Continue cooking on Low for 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 548.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SLOW COOKER SANTA FE CHICKEN



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Easy slow-cooker meal.

Provided by bdunk1998

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn
½ cup salsa
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup salsa
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
8 tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine the black beans, corn, and 1/2 cup salsa in a slow cooker. Lay chicken breast atop the black bean mixture; top with another 1/2 cup salsa.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours.
  • Add cream cheese to chicken mixture; cook another 30 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into middle of tortillas; roll tortillas around filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 887.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SANTA FE CHICKEN RECIPE



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Take chicken casserole on a trip to the land of enchantment with our Santa Fe Chicken Recipe. This Santa Fe Chicken Recipe is easy, cheesy and spicy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 can (10-1/2 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine rice, beans and peppers in 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix soup, water and cilantro; pour over rice mixture.
  • Top with chicken and salsa.
  • Bake 45 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), topping with cheese for the last 10 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 33 g

SANTA FE (FAY) CHICKEN



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Picked up this recipe from an Oprah Show I watched. Tried it and made it my own. I have marinated this dish from 24 hours to just a few minutes but love it anyway. It somehow feels like it is Indian. Maybe the spices give it that effect.

Provided by Girl from India

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 limes, juice of
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup white wine (I use rum and water combo or stock and rum)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl well.
  • Pour into a shallow baking pan and lay the chicken breasts in.
  • Cover and refrigerate for one hour (to even 2 days. But I would advise that if you are keeping it for over an hour or two do not add the lime juice to it. Add it a couple of hours prior to cooking it.) Preheat the broiler.
  • After one hour, when the chicken has absorbed all the flavors of the marinade, pour in the white wine and the chopped cilantro.
  • Broil the chicken under a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, basting it with the juices to keep it moist.
  • Serve it in the pan juices.
  • P.S. You can bake(at 180C) and pan grill this too with equally good results.

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so don't skimp on the ingredients. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and citrus to create a marinade that will infuse the chicken with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat will help to prevent it from drying out. If you cook the chicken over high heat, it will cook too quickly and become tough.

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you remove it from the heat. This will ensure that the chicken is safe to eat.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite toppings: The Santa Fe chicken heroes can be served with a variety of toppings, such as avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cheese. Get creative and experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.

Conclusion:

The Santa Fe chicken heroes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then grilled and served on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings. These heroes are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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