Deadbeat Pete's Santa Fe Chicken Recipe

Name: Deadbeat Pete's Santa Fe Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic granules; 1 tablespoon salt (optional); 4 cups water; 4 cups cooked white rice; 2 medium green peppers; 4 medium red onions; unsalted butter; 16 ounces salsa; 6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 16 ounces mild cheddar cheese; 16 ounces monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic granules
1 tablespoon salt (optional)
4 cups water
4 cups cooked white rice
2 medium green peppers
4 medium red onions
unsalted butter
16 ounces salsa
6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 ounces mild cheddar cheese
16 ounces monterey jack cheese

1
Mix dry ingredients, add water and mix again well.
2
Mix marinade.
3
Marinate chicken at least 2 hours (24 hours for best results).
4
Cook rice, slice pepper and onions.
5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
6
Mix salsa and 4 cups cooked rice.
7
Grill or saute chicken breasts until firm.
8
Saute peppers and onions in unsalted butter until tender.
9
On individual plates, put a chicken breast over a bed of rice.
10
Peppers and onions over chicken.
11
Sprinkle with both types of cheeses.
12
Put in oven to melt cheese (watch closely).

1878

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Deadbeat Pete's Santa Fe Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Deadbeat Pete's Santa Fe Chicken

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