Santa Fe Chicken Bread Bowls

Transform dinner into a fiesta with these hearty and flavorful Santa Fe Chicken Bread Bowls! Perfectly crisp bread rolls serve as edible bowls, generously stuffed with a zesty mixture of shredded chicken, sautéed bell peppers, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, all simmered with taco seasoning for a burst of Southwestern flavor. Topped with melted Mexican cheese and finished with a dollop of sour cream, vibrant cilantro, and green onions, this recipe is as visually enticing as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, these bread bowls are ideal for a fun family meal or game-day gathering, combining the convenience of comfort food with bold, Tex-Mex-inspired spices.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large bread rolls
• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) Green bell pepper
• 1 cup (frozen or canned, drained) Corn kernels
• 1 cup (canned, rinsed and drained) Black beans
• 1 can (10 ounces) Diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 stalks (sliced) Green onions
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon (optional, to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional, to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Cut a circle into the top of each bread roll and hollow out the center to create a bowl. Set the tops aside and reserve the hollowed-out bread for another use, like croutons.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5

Stir in the corn kernels, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.

Step 7

Taste the mixture and season with salt and black pepper if needed.

Step 8

Place the hollowed-out bread rolls on a baking sheet. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each bread bowl.

Step 9

Top each bread bowl with shredded Mexican cheese.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is slightly crisp.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Step 12

Add a dollop of sour cream to each bread bowl and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2371.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3497.6

Total Fat 144.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 719.5mg	0%
Sodium 9266.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.0g	0%
Total Sugars 51.7g
Protein 268.2g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 2217.8mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 3458.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 32.7%