Santa Fe Chicken Breast

Submitted by angelfan

"This is quick and easy. I adapted this from a Taste of Home Recipe. You can add green chillies or a dash of hot sauce, to spice it up a bit. I use boneless chicken breast, Also, sometimes cut them into chicken strips Yes you can cut back on the onion to your taste."

 

• Ready In: 37mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup Minute Rice, uncooked
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup salsa
• 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

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

Reviews

[Turkmanastan]

Wow, was this a nice find! Not only was this a quick and easy meal to prepare, but it was so delicious! Looking at another review, I scaled back to a medium onion. Although when sauted enough it shouldn't make a difference. The salsa made for a wonderful mexican tasting rice and the chicken was moist and tender. I had about a 1/2 cup of mexican cheese and followed it up with 1/4 of sharp cheddar. I think the cheddar and monteray would be the better combo for this. Enjoy!

 

[Aric Ross]

I thought this was a nice, tasty dish. The cheddar cheese was just the right amount. Easy to prepare and inexepensive. My only complaint was that 1 large onion was way too much. Next time, I will cut that by 75%. A great one skillet meal.

 

[na 2309]

Wonderful! we love chicken dishes and this one was great!

 

[MohawkPrincess]

Can I give this more stars? OH MY YUMMY is the best to describe this dish! All my picky eaters inhaled their dinner without any begging!!! I made this on the stove in a skillet as the directions noted; however, right before adding the cheese, I took the chicken out, threw in a drained can of Fiesta Corn, stirred and replaced the chicken. Added Kraft Mexican Monteray Cheddar cheese and this was absolutely delicious!! Easy, quick and one skillet. Definitely will be a regular in our house.

 

[ladyfingers]

Thanks for a tasty, quick recipe. Our family doesn't usually like "rice" dishes, but this one satisfied even our most finicky eater. That says alot!