Best 7 Cheesy Potatoes And Chicken Fiesta Recipes

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Calling all cheesy potato and chicken lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where flavors dance in perfect harmony. Our recipe, a symphony of cheesy goodness and chicken fiesta, will transport your taste buds to a world of delight. With a tantalizing blend of spices, cheese, and chicken, this dish promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. So, gather your ingredients, turn up the heat, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

POTATOES AND CHICKEN FIESTA



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This quick-to-fix chicken and potato dinner uses ingredients you may already have on hand.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes
2 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cans (5 oz each) chunk breast of chicken, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Stir Sauce Mix, boiling water and milk with whisk in 2-quart casserole. Stir in Potatoes and remaining ingredients.
  • Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY POTATOES AND CHICKEN FIESTA



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This quick-to-fix chicken and potato dinner uses ingredients you may already have on hand.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cheesy scalloped potatoes
2 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups diced cooked chicken (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 2-quart casserole, stir Sauce Mix, boiling water and milk with whisk. Stir in Potatoes and remaining ingredients.
  • Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir; let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

POTATOES AND CHICKEN FIESTA



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Make and share this Potatoes and Chicken Fiesta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by geckoluvr2000

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) package scalloped potatoes mix
2 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup salsa
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk canned chicken, drained

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Stir together Potatoes, Sauce Mix and boiling water in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • 2. Bake uncovered 50 to 55 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand a few minutes (sauce will thicken slightly).
  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft).
  • Heat oven to 425ºF. Increase boiling water to 2 1/2 cups. Bake 55 to 65 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 935, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 19.7

TACO BELL CHEESY FIESTA POTATOES



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Make and share this Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 lbs large white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/4 cups cubed Velveeta cheese
1/4 cup of your favorite salsa
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 cup sour cream, divided
1 green onion, chopped (green part only)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
  • In a Ziplock bag, mix the garlic powder and cumin together; add the cubed potatoes, seal the Ziplock, and toss it all together until potatoes are coated evenly.
  • In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat melt the oil and butter together.
  • Add the seasoned potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until they're a nice, golden brown, about 10 minutes; cover and cook an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the sautéed potatoes to a non-stick baking sheet and bake at 475 degrees F for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are nice and crisp.
  • When potatoes are almost done baking, place the cubed Velveeta, salsa, and Tabasco into a microwave-safe bowl (I use a large Pyrex measuring bowl) and microwave for 1 minute; stir and microwave another minute; stir again and microwave for 1 more minute, then stir until smooth.
  • For each serving, place some potatoes in a bowl, then pour over 1/4 of the melted Velveeta cheese sauce, top with some sour cream, then sprinkle with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 716.8, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.3

FIESTA CHEESY POTATOES



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Potatoes, corn and cheese combine in this cheesy side dish. Serve it alongside any kind of eggs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook potatoes and onion in butter for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the corn, chilies, salt and pepper. , Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. , Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

POTATOES AND CHICKEN FIESTA



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (4.9 ounces) scalloped potatoes
2 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cups milk
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup thick 'n chunky salsa
2 cans (5 ounces each) chunk of chicken breast, drained

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together potatoes, sauce mix and boiling water in ungreased 2-quart casserole.
  • 2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • 3. Bake uncovered 50 - 55 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand a few minutes (sauce will thicken slightly).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

FIESTA POTATOES



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"I originally served this zippy filling on open-faced French rolls," writes Socorro Kimble of Bakersfield, California. "One day I added some of the leftover mixture to my baked potato at dinner. What a treat! No I make these rich cheesy potatoes often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium potatoes, baked
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 13x9-in. baking dish. With a sharp knife, cut an X in the top of each potato. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes or until warm. , Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, ham, Parmesan, mayonnaise, chilies, salt and pepper; mix well. Fluff potato pulp with a fork. Top with ham mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. This is especially important for the chicken and vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your dish. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy.

Conclusion:

This cheesy potatoes and chicken fiesta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. The combination of chicken, potatoes, cheese, and vegetables is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with a side of sour cream or guacamole for an extra special treat.

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