Santa Fe Chicken Freezer Kit Recipe

Name: Santa Fe Chicken Freezer Kit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon paprika (less if you're using smoked paprika); 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder (to taste, we like it spicy); 1 cup red onion, chopped; ½ cup green pepper, chopped; ½ cup red pepper, chopped; ½ cup corn, frozen; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth; 1 ½ cups instant rice; ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika (less if you're using smoked paprika)
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder (to taste, we like it spicy)
1 cup red onion, chopped
½ cup green pepper, chopped
½ cup red pepper, chopped
½ cup corn, frozen
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups instant rice
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

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In a large freezer bag, combine the chicken, olive oil, paprika and chili powder.
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Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken with the spices.
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Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal the bag.
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In a quart-sized freezer bag, add the onions, peppers, corn and garlic.
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In another quart-sized freezer bag, add the tomatoes and chicken broth.
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Place the rice and cheese in their own freezer bags.
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Put all of the freezer bags into a large freezer bag or freezer-friendly plastic container and seal it up.
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**Note: It's not really necessary to freeze the rice, but I've found it helps make things go more quickly if it's already on hand and measured out when you go to cook.
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To cook: Take the package out of the freezer to thaw at least an hour beforehand (or use a microwave if you forget!
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Add chicken mixture to a medium hot pan, cook until golden brown; transfer to a plate or bowl and keep warm.
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Stir in veggie mixture and cook until tender.
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Add in tomato mixture; bring to a boil.
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Stir in rice and chicken.
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Cover and reduce heat to warm or low until rice is done, about 5 minutes.
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Garnish with cheese.
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Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon paprika (less if you're using smoked paprika), 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder (to taste, we like it spicy), and more.

Yes, Santa Fe Chicken Freezer Kit 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Santa Fe Chicken Freezer Kit

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Variations & substitutions

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