Best 8 Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy slow cooker meal, Santa Fe chicken is a great option. This dish is packed with flavor, thanks to a blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic. The chicken is cooked in a creamy sauce made with salsa, sour cream, and cream cheese, and it's topped with a layer of melted cheese. Serve this dish over rice or tortillas, and you'll have a meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

EASY CROCK POT SANTA FE CHICKEN



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Here's an easy crock pot chicken recipe using only five ingredients. Salsa, corn, black beans, and cheese flavor these tasty chicken breasts.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 (15-ounce) cans whole kernel corn (drained)
1 cup bottled thick and chunky salsa (or Pace Picante Sauce, divided )
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a 3 1/2- to a 5-quart slow cooker , combine the black beans, corn, and 1/2 cup of the salsa.
  • Top with the chicken breasts and then pour the remaining 1/2 cup salsa over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and white throughout. (Do not overcook or the chicken will be dry.)
  • Sprinkle cheese over the chicken; cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 5 to 15 minutes longer.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 689 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

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.

CROCK POT SANTA FE CHICKEN



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This is an easily prepared dish for a week night meal. Purists who scoff at the occasional use of a can opener need read no further. To those who appreciate the assistance that canned beans and broth can give a recipe, I say: "Bon appetit."

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except salt, chicken and rice in a 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker.
  • Season chicken with salt and lay on top of other ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or on high for six hours.
  • Half an hour before serving, remove chicken and shred with two forks.
  • Return chicken to slow cooker and stir into other ingredients.
  • Adjust salt and seasoning.
  • Serve over rice with a tossed green salad.

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

SLOW COOKER SANTA FE CHICKEN SOUP



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This is the best Santa Fe Chicken Soup I've ever had!! It's so nice to just throw all the ingredients in the crock pot in the morning and have an amazing dinner hours later! I found this recipe on pinterest on a blog called 'my favorite finds'. The blog isn't up anymore and I don't want people to miss out on this awesome recipe! All credit goes to 'my favorite finds' for this amazing recipe,

Provided by alexaloo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 7h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 cups salsa
2 -3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup frozen corn
4 ounces cream cheese
20 ounces chicken broth
shredded cheese
sour cream
tortilla chips
green onion

Steps:

  • Put the chicken, black beans, cumin, salsa, and cream cheese in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients. If it doesn't quite cover the chicken mixture, add water until it does.
  • Cover and cook on low about 7 hours. Give it a stir or two while it is cooking, just to incorporate the cream cheese.
  • Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, green onions, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 70.6, Sodium 1485.7, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 29.3

SLOW-COOKER SANTA FE CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts are at their moist and tender best in this Santa Fe-style slow cooker dish. Top with crushed tortilla chips and cilantro on a bed of rice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 8h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup long-grain brown rice, uncooked
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with beans and corn. Mix next 5 ingredients until blended; add to slow cooker. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).
  • Cook rice as directed on package.
  • Serve rice topped with chicken mixture, crushed chips and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1230 mg, Carbohydrate 86 g, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 43 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the right type of chicken is important for this recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the best choices, as they will cook evenly and quickly in the slow cooker.
  • Make sure to season the chicken well before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in this recipe. Some good options include bell peppers, zucchini, and corn.
  • Serve the Santa Fe chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

This Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, chilies, and spices, and it is served with a variety of toppings, such as avocado, salsa, and sour cream. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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