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

Salina Ramtel
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelvin Boateng
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria Kayani
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Alaya Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Agbor Christiana
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Sue Rickman
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Martita Flores
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yousf Prime
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shawn Alloway
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


maska poi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sofia Adolfo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Asif Jaan99
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My husband and I both loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. We will definitely be making this again.


Prabin Chhetri
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Nischal Dhungana (George)
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pan dish, so it's easy to clean up.


Kgomotso Linda
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This dish was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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