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SANTA FE CHICKEN PACKETS



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Chicken breasts topped with black beans, corn and zesty tomatoes, cooked in foil packets on the grill for an easy summertime meal

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 packet each)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat according to manufacturer's directions. Stir together beans, corn, drained tomatoes and cumin in medium bowl.
  • 2. Place four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy foil on counter. Spray each with cooking spray. Place 1 breast in center on each piece of foil. Spoon 1/4th bean mixture over chicken for each packet. Bring up short sides of each foil packet and double fold top. Double fold both ends to seal each packet, leaving space for steam to gather.
  • 3. Place packets on grate of covered grill. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165 degrees F). Carefully open packets; sprinkle 1/4th cheese on top of each breast. Close foil and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

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 PACKETS



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Make and share this Santa Fe Chicken Packets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 packets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can rosarita premium whole black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 (10 ounce) can ro*tel original diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
pam original nonstick cooking spray
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 ounces each)
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat according to manufacturer's directions. Stir together beans, corn, drained tomatoes and cumin in medium bowl.
  • Place four 18x2-inch pieces of heavy foil on counter. Spray each with cooking spray. Place 1 breast in center of each piece of foil. Spoon 1/4th bean mixture over chicken on each packet. Bring up short sides of each foil packet and double fold top. Double fold both ends to seal each packet, leaving space for steam to gather.
  • Place packets on grate of covered grill. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165°F). Carefully open packets; sprinkle 1/4th cheese on top of each breast. Close foil and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • COOK'S TIPS:.
  • Packets may be baked on shallow pan in 425°F oven 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165°F). Or, to save aluminum foil, place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon bean mixture over chicken; cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake in 375°F oven 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 427.2, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 10.7, Protein 37.4

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