Santa Fe Chicken Chili

Santa Fe Chicken Pizza Pie

Santa Fe Chili

Santa Fe Salad

Santa Fe Enchiladas

Santa Fe Chicken Pita Pizzas

Fiesta Chicken

Santa Fe Chipotle Chili

Santa Fe Cornmeal Pizza

Fiesta Chicken Burritos

Arizona Chicken

Fiesta Smothered Chicken

Salsa Chicken

Home Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken

Santa Fe Chicken

Name: Santa Fe Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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 chiles, 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

8 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022

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

Santa Fe Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

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 chiles, 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

Directions

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.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 412 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 966mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.