Sante Fe Chicken Food

SANTA FE CHICKEN RECIPE

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.

SANTA FE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except chicken.
• Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan and pour the marinade over the top.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Grill over medium coals for about 10 minutes on each side.

SANTA FE CHICKEN & RICE

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.

SANTA FE BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray. Trim chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper then sprinkle with taco seasoning.
• Add black beans, corn kernels, salsa and cilantro into casserole dish and mix until evenly combined. Place seasoned chicken breasts on top of veggies and cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through then remove from oven and discard aluminum foil. Spoon green chilies over chicken and top with shredded cheese. Return to oven uncovered to melt cheese-approximately 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven, top with reserved chopped cilantro and serve chicken with veggie medley spooned over the top or on the side. Enjoy!

SANTA FE SKILLET CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Add garlic, onion, and peppers to skillet and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in black beans until warmed through, then transfer mixture to a plate.
• Reduce heat to low and return chicken to skillet. Top with cheddar and black bean mixture, then cover and let cheese melt.
• Garnish with cilantro before serving.

SANTA FE CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Drain soaked beans. Combine in large soup pot with 8 cups chicken broth. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
• Combine oregano, parsley, 4 tsp salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in bowl. Set aside.
• In large saucepan, heat butter and oil; add onion, bell pepper, celery, 1/2 Tblsp garlic and a third of the reserved seasoning mix. Saute over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add another 1/2 Tblsp garlic and another third of the seasoning mix. Continue sauteing until celery is tender. Add remaining 1/2 Tblsp garlic, seasoning mix and 2 to 3 Tblsp flour; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer. Whisk in remaining 3 cups chicken broth, cooking til thickened.
• Add cooked beans and their broth, chicken and green chilies; heat til chicken is just cooked done, about 5-6 minutes.
• Serve in bowls with garnishes.

SANTA FE CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• TO MAKE SALSA: Combine salsa ingredients and set aside in refrigerator for 1/2 hour then place in a strainer to remove excess water. Set aside in refrigerator until ready to use.
• TO MAKE GRILLED LIME CHICKEN: Prepare a hot grill or barbecue. Mix the marinade ingredients together and marinate the chicken breasts for 15 minutes. Cook the breasts for 5 to 7 minutes each side (discard leftover marinade). Remove the grilled chicken and cool. Cut the cold chicken into 1 cm cubes and set aside in the refrigerator.
• TO MAKE CARALELISED ONIONS: Melt butter in small non-stick pan over medium-high heat and cook onions, stirring, until they just begin to brown - 3 to 4 minutes. Add vinegar; reduce heat to medium-low & continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring to prevent scorching. Add soy sauce & cook 5 to 10 minutes longer, stirring. When done, onions should be quite limp & caramelised brown.
• TO MAKE GUACAMOLE: Cut the avocado in half, discard pit and scoop the flesh away from the skin into a bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado and then quickly combine with the remaining guacamole ingredients. Place cling film directly onto the surface of the guacamole and squeeze out air bubbles. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• TO MAKE PIZZA: Distribute sauteed onions over the pizza base. Cover the onions with about 3/4 of the mozzarella. Evenly distribute the chicken pieces over the cheese and then sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the chicken. Transfer to the pre-heated Pizza Maker (or to a very hot oven) and cook until cheese at centre is bubbly and crust is brown (8 to 10 minutes). Sprinkle 1 tblsp of chopped coriander leaves over the hot cheese. Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole (either added to the pizza before serving or else as side dishes for people to add as they like).

SANTA FE CHICKEN ENCHILADA STEW

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Toss tortilla strips with oil; spread into single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. milk and taco seasoning until blended. Cook chicken in large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 8 to 10 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Stir in cream cheese mixture, remaining milk, beans, corn and tomatoes; simmer on medium-low heat 6 to 8 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Serve topped with tortilla strips and cilantro.

SANTA FE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix cream cheese spread, taco seasoning and milk until blended. Combine next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add half the cream cheese mixture; mix lightly.
• Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate; top with 1 tortilla, half the remaining chicken mixture and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Cover with second tortilla, remaining chicken mixture, 1/4 cup shredded cheese and remaining tortilla. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture and shredded cheese; cover.
• Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.

SANTA FE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 375ºF.
• COMBINE first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup cooking creme; mix lightly.
• SPOON 1/3 of the chicken mixture into 9-inch pie plate; top with 1 tortilla, half the remaining chicken mixture and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Cover with second tortilla, remaining chicken mixture, 1/4 cup shredded cheese and remaining tortilla. Top with remaining cooking creme and shredded cheese; cover.
• BAKE 20 minute or until heated through; uncover. Bake 5 minute or until cheese is golden brown.

SANTA FE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a 5-6 quart pot, saute first 4 ingredients in oil over medium heat, until chicken is not pink and vegetables are tender.
• Add in chili powder, cumin, and cayenne; stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Add in the tomatoes and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Add in beans, salsa, corn, salt and pepper; return mixture to a boil.
• Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

CRISPY SANTA FE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Dip chicken in egg then in cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast with each ingredient.
• Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; drizzle with butter.
• Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Top with salsa and cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

PENNE A LA SANTA FE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
• Roast the green chiles over a flame until blackened. Let cool in a paper bag, then peel but do not rinse. When cool enough to handle, chop and set aside.
• Toast the pine nuts until golden in a dry pan over low heat. Dice the roast chicken and the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Add the olive oil to a large pan and saute the onion and garlic until golden. Stir in the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and green chile and cook for 1 minute. Season with plenty of salt and pepper, to taste. Drain the penne and add it to the pan. Toss until all of the ingredients are evenly mixed. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted pine nuts... Buon Appetito!

SANTE FE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add stewed tomatoes, yam, chilis, broth, 6 tablespoons cilantro and taco sauce. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is just tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Add hominy to skillet and boil until yam is tender and juices are reduced to sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken and any collected juices to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently before continuing.) Transfer to large deep serving platter. Garnish with remaining cilantro.

SANTA FE CHICKEN

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.

SANTA FE CHICKEN PACKETS

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.

SANTA FE CHICKEN BREAD BOWLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Remove dough from cans. Cut each loaf into 3 pieces; shape each into ball, placing seam at bottom so dough is smooth on top. Place dough balls, seam side down, on sprayed cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 22 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, bell pepper and onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center, stirring occasionally. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. With sharp knife, cut small portion off top of each loaf. Lightly press center of bread down to form bowls. Place each bread bowl on individual serving plate. Spoon about 1 cup chicken mixture into each. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Place top of each bread bowl next to filled bread bowl.;