Santa Fe Chicken Rice Recipe

Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor! This Santa Fe Chicken Rice recipe is a family favorite, ready in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken breast is combined with zesty salsa, sweet corn, and hearty black beans, all served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 512 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 4.5 (11 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Santa Fe Chicken Rice

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How to Make Santa Fe Chicken Rice

  1. Cook 1 cup of long-grain rice according to package directions.
  2. While the rice cooks, spray a large skillet with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breast to the skillet and cook, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until fully cooked through (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of your favorite salsa, 1 (15-ounce) can of Mexicorn (drained), and 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans (rinsed and drained).
  5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the flavors have melded.
  6. Serve the chicken mixture over the cooked rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

2g

Carbs

29g