Santa Fe Chicken Breast Recipes

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.

EASY SANTA FE CHICKEN

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.

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 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 STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray 12x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, combine seasonings; mix well. Reserve 1 teaspoons seasoning mixture;set aside. To remaining seasoning mixture, add bread crumbs; mix well.
• In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add corn, cheese, cilantro and bread crumb mixture; mix well.
• Loosen skin from each chicken breast to form pocket between skin and meat. Fill each pocket with about 1/2 cup corn mixture; secure opening with toothpick. place skin side up in baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved seasoning.
• Broil 4-6 inches from heat 5-7 minutes or until skin is brown.
• Remove baking dish from oven; cover with foil. Heat oven to 350*. Bake 35-45 minutes or until juices run clear.

SANTA FE CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In large skillet (electric skillet works great) saute` onion in butter till tender.
• Add broth and salsa; bring to boil.
• Stir in rice and garlic powder.
• Place chicken over rice and cover.
• Simmer on med to low heat for ten min turn chicken.
• Cook additional ten minutes or until juices in chicken run clear.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• NOTE: You may microwave chicken for ten min before placing on top sauce.