Best 13 Sante Fe Chicken Recipes

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When searching for a flavorful and versatile dish, Sante Fe chicken is a wonderful choice. This vibrant dish is a fusion of traditional Southwestern flavors with modern culinary techniques. The combination of roasted chicken, aromatic spices, and fresh ingredients like corn, tomatoes, and peppers creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking for a delicious weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SANTA FE BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE



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Our Santa Fe baked chicken recipe is easy to make, done in one dish and prepped in 15 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight dinner recipe.

Provided by Cheryl Najafi

Categories     dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
4 tsp taco seasoning
1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned )
1 1/2 cups salsa (fresh, drained of excess liquid)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
1 cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded )
1 4 oz can green chilies (chopped, (mild, medium or hot))
sour cream (dollop for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray. Trim chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper then sprinkle with taco seasoning.
  • Add black beans, corn kernels, salsa and cilantro into casserole dish and mix until evenly combined. Place seasoned chicken breasts on top of veggies and cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through then remove from oven and discard aluminum foil. Spoon green chilies over chicken and top with shredded cheese. Return to oven uncovered to melt cheese-approximately 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, top with reserved chopped cilantro and serve chicken with veggie medley spooned over the top or on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 917 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

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.

SANTA FE SKILLET CHICKEN



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Need an easy skillet chicken dinner recipe? This Santa Fe Chicken recipe from Delish.com is the bomb.

Categories     santa fe chicken recipe     easy southwestern chicken recipe     tex mex chicken recipe     easy chicken recipe

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp. taco seasoning
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 c. shredded cheddar
Freshly chopped cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add garlic, onion, and peppers to skillet and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in black beans until warmed through, then transfer mixture to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to low and return chicken to skillet. Top with cheddar and black bean mixture, then cover and let cheese melt.
  • Garnish with cilantro before serving.

SANTA FE CHICKEN



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Chicken and rice are dressed up with a zippy sauce for a complete meal that's ready in a dash. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it's a festive weeknight supper or special occasion menu. -Jon Carole Gilbreath of Tyler, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. , Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and cumin; place over rice mixture. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

SANTE FE CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Poultry     Tomato     Braise     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 chicken thighs
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 14 1/2-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 large 8- to 10-ounce) yam, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch dice
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup bottled mild green taco sauce
1 15-ounce can golden hominy, drained

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add stewed tomatoes, yam, chilis, broth, 6 tablespoons cilantro and taco sauce. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is just tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Add hominy to skillet and boil until yam is tender and juices are reduced to sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken and any collected juices to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently before continuing.) Transfer to large deep serving platter. Garnish with remaining cilantro.

SANTA FE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Try a Santa Fe Chicken Casserole, layered with bold flavor. Shredded chicken, black beans, tortillas & cheese are great in our Santa Fe Chicken Casserole!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tub (7.5 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. (about half of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 Tbsp. milk
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
2 green onions, sliced
3 flour tortillas (6 inch)
3/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Mix cream cheese spread, taco seasoning and milk until blended. Combine next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add half the cream cheese mixture; mix lightly.
  • Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate; top with 1 tortilla, half the remaining chicken mixture and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Cover with second tortilla, remaining chicken mixture, 1/4 cup shredded cheese and remaining tortilla. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture and shredded cheese; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 31 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 CHICKEN (FROM KRAFT FOODS)



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Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 can (540 ml/19 fl. oz) black beans, rinsed
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 can (284 ml/10 fl oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 soup can water
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup Kraft Tex Mex shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Heat Oven to 400 F. Combine rice, beans and peppers in 13/9 inch baking dish. Mix soup, water and cilantro; pour over rice mixture. Top with chicken and salsa Bake 35 mins. or until chicken is done . Top with cheese, bake 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

SANTA FE SEASONING BLEND (SALT FREE!)



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Make and share this Santa Fe Seasoning Blend (Salt Free!) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small container with a lid or a salt shaker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 520.9, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 30.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 13.9

SANTA FE CHICKEN SKILLET



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Cooking for the family doesn't have to be a daunting task. Our Santa Fe Chicken is an easy family-friendly dinner that can be done in less than an hour. Simply grab the ingredients you already have in your pantry, prep and toss them in your skillet, then watch delicious come together right before your eyes. This Santa Fe Chicken recipe is a balanced meal too, which is always the best kind of meal to serve up to those you love. What are you waiting for? Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is ready to deliver on delicious when you are.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped red onions
1 small zucchini, cut in quarters lengthwise and into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped red or orange bell pepper
1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz package)
1 cup Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed (from 15-oz can)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, as desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the coriander. Add chicken; stir to coat.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center (at least 165°F). Transfer to plate, and keep warm.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add onions, zucchini and bell pepper; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in frozen corn, beans, chiles, cooked chicken, remaining 1 teaspoon cumin, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until completely heated through.
  • Garnish with cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use flavorful ingredients: The key to a great Santa Fe chicken recipe is using flavorful ingredients. This includes using fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible, as well as using spices and herbs that are native to the region. Some common Santa Fe spices and herbs include chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, and cilantro.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful marinade will help to infuse it with flavor and make it more tender. There are many different Santa Fe chicken marinades to choose from, but some common ingredients include olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat will help to prevent it from drying out. You can cook the chicken in a skillet, on a grill, or in the oven.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides: Santa Fe chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, vegetables, or tortillas. You can also serve it with a variety of sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Santa Fe chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, Santa Fe chicken is a great option.

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