Sara's Recipe of the Week - Santa Fe Chicken
Recipe of the Week
This Santa Fe Chicken is an easy, weeknight dinner that is naturally gluten free and healthy! This will please even the pickiest of eaters!
PIN SANTA FE CHICKEN
Spoiler alert: you’re going to be adding this to your weeknight rotation STAT.
It’s super easy, packed with protein and I am betting even picky eaters will love it.
Plus, Mexican food is always a win. I could always get down with some Mexican zucchini lasagna or chicken Mexican rice casserole.
Unless I don’t feel like cooking…then a chipotle burrito bowl sounds extra amazing.
HUSBAND APPROVED
It’s such a SCORE when I find a dish that pleases everyone, including the pickiest of eaters. We all can probably agree that Mexican food is usually a crowd pleaser, but what makes me the HAPPIEST? When the food I cook is approved by the husband! No word of a lie, when I cooked this up and served it to Mr. FFF, he took a bite and immediately said, “YA. That’s good.”
Heart eyes all the way! Serve this Mexican Chicken up to the one you love and it will NOT dissapoint!
SANTE FE CHICKEN INGREDIENTS
Those bold flavors, colors and textures that come along with a feast of Mexican Food are my absolute FAVE. I’m all about the flair that makes this delicious food what it is! This delicious Santa Fe Chicken Recipe incorporates a variety of spices, beans, and also some fresh avocado and tomato to satisfy your craving and fill your belly! So much yum!
Let’s gather the ingredients and get started:
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
- Taco Seasoning
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- Grated Cheddar Cheese
- Corn Kernels
- Tomato
- Black Beans
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Fresh lime juice
HOW TO MAKE SANTA FE CHICKEN
Something else you’re gonna be a fan of when it comes to this recipe is how EASY PEASY it is to put together. It’s warm, comforting and flavorful, while also incorporating freshness to make you feel like you’re on a Mexican vacation! Here’s how to make it:
Prepare
Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your chicken breasts on a cutting board and flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and a bit of salt over the chicken.
Sear
Heat a medium sized oven safe pan on medium high heat and add some oil to the pan. Add the chicken breasts and sear each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Bake
Transfer to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese overtop and bake until it’s melted and an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees inside the chicken, which should take another 3-5 minutes.
Salsa
Add all the salsa ingredients to a bowl and season to taste with salt.
Serve
Spoon the salsa over the chicken and add more lime juice if you want! DEVOUR!
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SANTA FE CHICKEN FAQ
While this chicken recipe is very flavorful, it isn’t spicy. If you want to kick up the heat up a bit, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or top it off with some chopped jalapeño peppers
When baking up this salsa chicken, you’ll want to make sure it’s cooked through but not overcooked. The key is that it’s done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which takes about 30 minutes in an oven set to 350.
If you want to switch things up a bit and add some more to your salsa feel free to add some chopped red onions, jalapeño peppers, or diced bell peppers!
OTHER HEALTHY MEXICAN RECIPES
Pineapple Grilled Cauliflower Rice Mexican Chicken Bowls
Mexican Tuna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 small breasts)
- 2 tsp Taco seasoning, of choice
- Salt
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1/2 Cup Cheddar cheese, grated
For the salsa
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Corn kernels, thawed if frozen
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Tomato, diced
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Avocado, cubed
- 3 Tbsp Cilantro, minced
- Juice of half a lime, + additional for serving
- Salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
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Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
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Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season with the taco seasoning and a pinch of salt.
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Heat the oil up in a large, oven-safe pan on medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breast until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer to the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Then, sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until melted and an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees F inside the chicken, about another 3-5 minutes.
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Mix all the salsa ingredients together and season to taste with salt.
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Serve over the chicken and garnish with more lime if desired
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DEVOUR
NUTRITION INFO:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 small breasts)
- 2 tsp Taco seasoning, of choice
- Salt
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1/2 Cup Cheddar cheese, grated
For the salsa
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Corn kernels, thawed if frozen
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Tomato, diced
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Avocado, cubed
- 3 Tbsp Cilantro, minced
- Juice of half a lime, + additional for serving
- Salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
-
Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
-
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season with the taco seasoning and a pinch of salt.
-
Heat the oil up in a large, oven-safe pan on medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breast until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
-
Transfer to the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Then, sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until melted and an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees F inside the chicken, about another 3-5 minutes.
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Mix all the salsa ingredients together and season to taste with salt.
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Serve over the chicken and garnish with more lime if desired
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DEVOUR
NUTRITION INFO:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
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