Santa Fe Sauce Recipes

CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rub chicken cutlets with olive oil and taco seasoning. Heat a large skillet over med-high heat and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside and let cool, then slice chicken thinly.
• Meanwhile, mix together ingredients for santa fe sauce.
• When ready to serve salad, toss lettuce with ranch dressing, then top with sliced chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro and tortilla strips. Drizzle santa fe sauce overtop then serve and enjoy!

CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl until combined.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside until ready to use.
• Grill the chicken. I have a few fantastic grilled chicken recipes here and here OR you can find frozen grilled chicken strips in the freezer section of most grocers.
• Combine the romaine, picco, avocado, cilantro, and lime in a large bowl.
• Top with grilled chicken and sprinkle with tortilla strips.
• Drizzle with Santa Fe Sauce and Ranch.
• Toss to combine and serve.

SANTA FE SOUP

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and drain off fat.
• In a large stock pot combine browned beef, diced onion, tomatoes with liquid, stewed tomatoes with chilies, corn with liquid, Ranch-style beans with liquid, and cubed processed cheese Simmer on low heat until the cheese is melted and the onion is tender. Serve hot..

SANTA FE RED CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• In medium saucepan place all ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes until flavors are well blended. Puree in blender or using immersion blender.

TACO BELL STYLE SANTA FE GORDITA

Steps:

• Mix together the mayonnaise, the chili sauce, lemon juice, and vinegar. Let this chill for a minimum of 1/2 hour.
• Mix together the drained black beans, drained whole kernel corn, finely diced red bell pepper, finely diced onion, and the finely chopped cilantro. Let this chill for a minimum of 1/2 hour.
• Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
• Grill your pita bread in a pan on both sides until the bread is hot and flexible.
• Divide the Santa Fe sauce between each pita round and top with the thin strips of chicken breast.
• Top with the bean salsa and cheese. Serve.

SANTA FE HATCH CHILE GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place chile peppers cut-side down on baking sheet.
• Broil in the preheated oven until skin is heavily blistered and turning black, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer chile peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Peel and chop the chile peppers.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour until mixture thickens. Stir in chopped chile peppers, beef broth, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

SANTA FE PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Add oil to a large nonstick skillet; heat over medium heat.
• Add in onion and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
• Lower heat to medium-low; stir in salsa and tomato sauce; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in corn and next 4 ingredients; cook 4 minutes or until well heated; keep sauce warm.
• Season chicken breasts w/ salt and pepper; place chicken on a heated grill with grill rack that has been coated with cooking spray; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done.
• Slice chicken lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide strips.
• Place pasta on individual plates; spoon sauce over pasta; top with chicken strips and garnish with jalapeno slices.