Best 11 Santa Fe Chicken Rice Recipes

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**Savor the Bold Flavors of Santa Fe Chicken and Rice: A Culinary Journey to the Southwest**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the vibrant and flavorful heart of the Southwest with Santa Fe chicken and rice. This delectable dish tantalizes the taste buds with a harmonious blend of spices, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the enchanting landscapes of New Mexico. Discover the secrets behind this beloved dish and explore a collection of mouthwatering recipes that showcase its versatility, from classic one-pot wonders to zesty grilled variations. Get ready to spice up your kitchen and indulge in the irresistible allure of Santa Fe chicken and rice.

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

SANTA FE CHICKEN & RICE



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You don't have to live in Santa Fe to treat your family to this Southwest-style chicken and rice dish. You will, however, need some black beans and salsa!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) corn, drained
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook chicken, beans, corn and salsa in saucepan on medium heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon over rice.
  • Top with cheese and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1200 mg, Carbohydrate 58 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 33 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.

SANTA FE CHICKEN AND RICE



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Santa Fe Chicken and Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag Success® White Rice or Success® Brown Rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb pre-seasoned chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 cup mild salsa
1/2 cup shredded jalapeño Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • This delicious, one-pan Santa Fe chicken with Success® White Rice or Brown Rice, is delicious enough to spoon up on its own, eat with chips or wrapped in a warm tortilla. Step 1
  • Prepare rice according to package directions. Step 2
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink. Add rice, black beans, corn and salsa. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until heated through and thoroughly combined. Step 3
  • Serve topped with cheese.

SANTA FE CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE



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This is an easy and delicious recipe. The saffron rice really makes it special. It is also a very healthy meal.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (5 ounce) package saffron rice mix or 1 (5 ounce) package yellow rice (Mahatma brand)
1/2 cup water
1 cup Mexican blend cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Put chicken and onion into the casserole.
  • Sprinkle with worcestershire, lime and garlic.
  • Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Cut up the stewed tomatoes; add to casserole with rest of ingredients except cheese.
  • Mix, then cover tightly.
  • Continue to bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until rice is done.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let sit on top of stove until cheese melts.
  • Top with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 445.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 26.8

CREAMY SANTA FE CHICKEN AND RICE



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Really healthy recipe that tastes like it isn't!!! This is actually a variation of someone else's on this site. I'm on a diet where I'm trying to eat higher protein meals regularly throughout the day and this is perfect for an after work dinner that will be satisfying without breaking any rules. A portion of 1/6 of the pan, which is very satisfying, only has about 415 calories and packs 30 grams of protein!!

Provided by reubenbehm

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 tablespoons taco seasoning (or to your preference)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained (reserve juices for rice)
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can sweet corn (optional)
24 ounces cooked chicken, diced large
2 cups rice (cooked in chicken broth or tomato juice)

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package, but instead of water, cook the rice in an equal amount of chicken broth plus the reserved tomato juice. (So, for example, if the rice package calls for to 4 cups of water, and you have 1 cup of reserved tomato juice, you will cook the rice in the tomato juice plus 3 cups of chicken broth instead of the water.).
  • While the rice is cooking, mix together the chilies, olives, tomatoes, corn, and cooked chicken in a large bowl.
  • Blend cottage cheese, greek yogurt, 1 cup of the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, and taco seasoning until smooth.
  • When the rice is done, fold it into the chicken mixture. Then stir in the cottage cheese/greek yogurt mixture.
  • Bake at 350 for about 45 min or until it seems to hold together nicely.

SANTA FE CHICKEN AND RICE (QUICK)



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Make and share this Santa Fe Chicken and Rice (Quick) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked rice
3/4 lb chicken tenders
3 tablespoons oil
1 (10 ounce) can rotel diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 (11 ounce) can del monte santa fe corn or 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to directions on the bag.
  • While rice is cooking, cook chicken in oil over medium heat.
  • Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
  • Mix together chicken, Rotel, Santa Fe corn, black beans, and Monterey Jack cheese until cheese is melted.

SANTA FE CHICKEN AND RICE



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This is easy to make and taste great. You can eat is just the way it is, or try it rolled in a tortilla.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cooked rice
3/4 lb chicken tenders
1 (8 ounce) jar mild salsa
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice. If you use boil in a bag rice it is easier.
  • In skillet, cook chicken tenders in small amount, of butter on medium heat until done.
  • Stir in the salsa and the drained can of Mexican corn.
  • Rinse the black beans and stir in to the mixture, add the cooked rice.
  • Heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with shredded Monterey jack cheese and heat just until the cheese is melted.

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



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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 AND RICE



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A quick, inexpensive tasty meal - perfect for after a work day. It's even faster if you have leftover cooked chicken and rice to use. Another recipe from my mother-in-law.

Provided by HeatherDiane

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cooked rice
3/4 lb chicken breast, sliced
8 ounces salsa
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (11 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Spray skillet with cooking spray and heat.
  • Add chicken, cook on medium heat until no longer pink.
  • Stir in salsa, corn, beans, and rice.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Heat until cheese is melted.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. This is especially true for the chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a delicate meat, so it's important to cook it just until it's done. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish. Some good choices include bell peppers, onions, corn, and black beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Santa Fe chicken is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different spices. Some good choices include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Santa Fe chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, tortillas, or salad.

Conclusion:

Santa Fe chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and colorful ingredients, Santa Fe chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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