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Santa Fe Chicken
Santa Fe Chicken
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Transport your taste buds to the Southwest with Santa Fe Chicken, where succulent chicken thighs simmer with vibrant green peppers, diced tomatoes, and yams in a chile-infused broth. The combination of warm spices, fresh cilantro, and green chilies creates a colorful one-skillet meal bursting with authentic flavors. Make ahead for entertaining or enjoy as a family dinner—this versatile dish delivers bold taste with minimal effort!
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 chicken thighs
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 14 1/2-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 large 8- to 10-ounce) yam, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch dice
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup bottled mild green taco sauce
Directions
  • 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, chilies, 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.
Servings\Yield
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 340; Total Fat: 17g (Saturated Fat: 4g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 430mg; Total Carbohydrates: 21g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 7g); Protein: 27g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: Mexican, chicken
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Santa Fe Chicken was added on March 09, 2009 and last updated on December 17, 2025.
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