Best Creamy Santa Fe Chicken And Rice Recipes

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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.

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 BAKE



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This Santa Fe Chicken is as EASY as it is DELICIOUS! With only a few ingredients, you can make this hearty dinner in just one dish for easy prep and clean up! This family friendly crowd pleaser is a wholesome way to get everyone to clean their plates!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast ((4-6 thin chicken breasts))
2 tbsp taco seasoning
15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed (1 can))
15.25 oz sweet corn (drained (1 can))
1 cup salsa (chunky)
1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Pico de gallo
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the black beans, corn, green onions, taco seasoning, and salsa until evenly combined.
  • Season the chicken to taste and lay flat in a casserole dish. Spread the bean mixture over top of the chicken and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 35-45 minutes or until your chicken breast is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
  • Garnish as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 805 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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



Santa Fe Chicken and Rice image

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

EASY CREAMY SANTA FE CHICKEN (CROCK POT)



Easy Creamy Santa Fe Chicken (Crock Pot) image

Make and share this Easy Creamy Santa Fe Chicken (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KitchenCraftsnMore

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup bottled thick & chunky salsa
5 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In crock pot, mix together beans, corn, and 1/2 cup salsa.
  • Top with the chicken breast, then pour the remaining salsa over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken and cut into bite size pieces.
  • Put back into the crock pot.
  • Add the cream cheese (cut into cubes to melt faster), and turn to high.
  • Heat until cream cheese melts, and blends into sauce.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Top with shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.9, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 149.2, Sodium 1316.1, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 7.5, Protein 44.3

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