Southwest Chicken Skillet Recipes

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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

Bite into a fiesta of flavors in this south-of-the-border quick and easy skillet.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7



Southwest Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in vegetables, beans and salsa; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Sprinkle with tortilla strips and cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 12 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, red peppers, onions and mushrooms
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 Old El Paso™ flour tortilla for burritos (8 inch) (from 11.5-ounce package), cut into 2x1-inch strips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

Make this 30-minute skillet dinner featuring pasta, chicken and Old El Paso™ chiles--perfect for southwestern meals.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8



Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat 3 cups water to boiling; add pasta. Cook 8 to 9 minutes or until pasta is tender; drain and return to skillet.
  • Add chicken, sauce and chiles; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with bell pepper, olives and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 oz)
2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup four-cheese pasta sauce (from 15-oz jar)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ diced green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded taco-flavored cheese (4 oz)
Diced red bell pepper
Sliced ripe olives
Coarsely broken tortilla chips

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN DINNER

My family loves to order those gigantic takeout Tex-Mex burritos, but they can be expensive and we always have leftovers. I created a lighter, no-guilt alternative with the flavors they love, and that skips the tortilla. -Marquisha Turner, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12



Southwest Chicken Dinner image

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine water, 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, sprinkle taco seasoning over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a microwave, heat beans until warmed. To serve, gently stir cilantro, lime zest and lime juice into rice; divide among four bowls. Cut chicken into slices. Place chicken and beans over rice; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup canned black beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
Pico de gallo, shredded Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, avocado, shredded lettuce or lime wedges, optional

VELVEETA® SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Chicken breasts get a Southwestern twist when they're tossed in a skillet with diced tomatoes, green chiles and a blend of VELVEETA and sour cream.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Skillets

Time 30m

Yield Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 6



VELVEETA® Southwestern Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 2 cups water. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer 15 minutes or until water is almost absorbed.
  • Add VELVEETA and tomatoes. Cook until VELVEETA is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 28 g

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut up
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

-Renee Shepherd, Felton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13



Southwestern Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice; set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the peppers, onion, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add the chicken, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large sweet red peppers, julienned
2 large sweet yellow peppers, julienned
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Make and share this Southwestern Chicken Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



Southwestern Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chili powder, cumin and salt over chicken.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over.
  • Combine salsa and mustard; spoon over and around chicken.
  • Continue cooking, turning chicken and stirring sauce, 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle cheese and onion (or cilantro) over chicken.
  • Continue cooking 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 683.2, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 33

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup wisconsin monterey jack cheese or 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or 2 tablespoons cilantro

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