Best Easy Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken Recipes

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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 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 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 SKILLET



Santa Fe Chicken Skillet image

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

EASY CROCK POT SANTA FE CHICKEN



Easy Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken image

Here's an easy crock pot chicken recipe using only five ingredients. Salsa, corn, black beans, and cheese flavor these tasty chicken breasts.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 (15-ounce) cans whole kernel corn (drained)
1 cup bottled thick and chunky salsa (or Pace Picante Sauce, divided )
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a 3 1/2- to a 5-quart slow cooker , combine the black beans, corn, and 1/2 cup of the salsa.
  • Top with the chicken breasts and then pour the remaining 1/2 cup salsa over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and white throughout. (Do not overcook or the chicken will be dry.)
  • Sprinkle cheese over the chicken; cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 5 to 15 minutes longer.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 689 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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