Best 8 Santa Fe Chicken Heroes Recipes

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**Indulge in the vibrant flavors of New Mexico with our Santa Fe Chicken Heroes, a culinary journey that captures the essence of the Southwest.**

Savor the tender, juicy chicken marinated in a medley of zesty spices, then grilled to perfection. The chicken is nestled atop a bed of fluffy, house-made tortillas, each bursting with authentic flavor. Atop the chicken, a symphony of fresh, vibrant ingredients awaits: roasted red peppers, sweet corn, black beans, and a sprinkling of tangy cotija cheese. Drizzle the tantalizing chipotle ranch dressing over the ensemble, and prepare your taste buds for a fiesta of flavors. Dive into the complementary recipes that elevate the dining experience: a refreshing and tangy Santa Fe salsa, a zesty and herbaceous guacamole, and a creamy and delectable avocado-tomatillo ranch dressing. Embark on this culinary adventure and transport your taste buds to the heart of the Southwest with every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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

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

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 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 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

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality, fresh ingredients, especially the chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to create a flavorful dish. The recipe provides several suggestions, but feel free to experiment with different combinations.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spiciness of the dish to your liking. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the Santa Fe Chicken Heroes with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

The Santa Fe Chicken Heroes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavorful chicken, roasted vegetables, and creamy avocado ranch dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try.

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