Best 10 Santa Fe Chicken Chili Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Santa Fe Chicken Chili, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant essence of Santa Fe cuisine with the comforting warmth of a classic chili. This culinary masterpiece is an explosion of bold and distinct flavors, featuring tender chicken, roasted corn, black beans, and a symphony of spices that pay homage to the rich culinary heritage of New Mexico. Served with an array of enticing toppings like tangy sour cream, zesty avocado, and crispy tortilla strips, this chili is a feast for the senses that promises to transport you to the heart of the Southwest. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse selection of Santa Fe Chicken Chili recipes, each offering unique twists and tantalizing variations to satisfy every palate. From the classic stovetop method to the convenience of a slow cooker or the simplicity of an instant pot, these recipes cater to your cooking preferences and time constraints. Get ready to savor the spirit of Santa Fe with this irresistible chili that's sure to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

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

CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD



Chili's Santa Fe Chicken Salad image

This Santa Fe Chicken Salad is a Chili's copycat recipe loaded with spicy chicken, pico, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, ranch and Santa Fe sauce.

Provided by Taylor Stinson

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 chicken cutlets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 head romaine lettuce
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup pico de gallo ((store bought))
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup tortilla strips
2 tbsp ranch dressing
1/3 cup light mayo
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika (smoked paprika is preferred)
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rub chicken cutlets with olive oil and taco seasoning. Heat a large skillet over med-high heat and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside and let cool, then slice chicken thinly.
  • Meanwhile, mix together ingredients for santa fe sauce.
  • When ready to serve salad, toss lettuce with ranch dressing, then top with sliced chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro and tortilla strips. Drizzle santa fe sauce overtop then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

SANTA FE CHILI



Santa Fe Chili image

This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. -Laura Manning of Lilburn, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
2 envelopes taco seasoning
Optional: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes, juice, salad dressing mix and taco seasoning. , Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream, cheese and corn chips if desired., Freeze Option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g 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

MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN SOUP



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This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a busy mom of three young children, I'm always looking for dinner recipes that can be prepared in the morning. The kids love the taste of this easy soup. -Marlene Kane, Lainesburg, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (32 ounces) V8 juice
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is well coated. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the V8 juice, salsa, beans and corn. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SANTA FE CHICKEN CHILI



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My mother-in-law gave this to me because she knows how much we like spicy food. Yummy!! Came from a magazine, don't know which one.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 in pieces
2 medium sweet red peppers, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a 5-6 quart pot, saute first 4 ingredients in oil over medium heat, until chicken is not pink and vegetables are tender.
  • Add in chili powder, cumin, and cayenne; stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the tomatoes and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add in beans, salsa, corn, salt and pepper; return mixture to a boil.
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

SANTA FE HOT AND SPICY CHILI



Santa Fe Hot and Spicy Chili image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped small
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans
2 (16-ounce) cans diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet and saute onions until translucent. Add garlic and saute until it begins to turn golden brown, being careful not to burn it. Add sausage and ground beef and cook until the meats are brown. Drain off any fat. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add beans and tomatoes and simmer 30 minutes.

QUICK SANTA FE CHILI



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Make and share this Quick Santa Fe Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie 927

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 roasted deli chicken
2 medium onions, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies
2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-tel Mexican festival tomatoes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans
2 (11 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
2 (1 ounce) packages dry ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Saute onion in olive oil until soft.
  • As onion cooks, remove meat from chicken and add to onion.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and dressing mixes.
  • Add 1 can of tomatoes and 1 Rotel, with all liquids.
  • Pour 1 can of black beans into blender with liquid, add the chilis, puree and add to pan.
  • Puree 1 can corn,1 can tomatoes and 1 can Rotel with can liquids 1 and add to pan.
  • Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans, add to pan.
  • Add 1 can of corn with liquid to pan.
  • Bring all ingredients to a boil, turn to simmer.
  • Cook for 30 minutes.

SLOW COOKER SANTA FE CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken image

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 SANTA FE CHICKEN



Easy Santa Fe Chicken image

"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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your chili. Look for ripe, juicy tomatoes, tender chicken breasts, and flavorful spices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: The beauty of chili is that it's a very forgiving dish. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to your liking. You can add more or less heat, different vegetables, or even different types of meat.
  • Let the chili simmer: The longer you simmer the chili, the more time the flavors will have to develop. For the best results, let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a great dish to serve with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Santa Fe chicken chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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