Best 9 Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet Recipes

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

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.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

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.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove from heat.
• Top with salsa and Singles; cover. Let stand 2 min. Meanwhile, spread bottom halves of buns with dressing.
• Fill buns with lettuce and chicken.

SOUTHWESTERN CHEESY CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook chicken in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through.
• Stir in 2 cups water; bring to a boil.
• Stir in macaroni; cover reduce heat to medium.
• Simmer 15 minutes, or until water is almost absorbed.
• Add Velveeta and Ro-tel; cook until Velveeta is melted, stirring often.
• Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.
• Sprinkle each serving with desired amount of dried parsley.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a stock pot over medium heat, cook garlic, onion, and chicken breasts in olive oil until browned. Sprinkle with Fajita seasoning, and stir until combined.
• Add Mexicorn, black beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in velveeta cheese until it is completely melted.
• Pour into bowls and serve. Top with cilantro, sour cream, avocado and tortilla strips.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

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.

SOUTHWEST CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Toss chicken with half the seasoning mix; place in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add onions; cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. (Chicken will not be done.)
• Mix water and remaining seasoning mix. Add to chicken in skillet along with the rice; stir. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Add cream cheese spread, milk and beans; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and all ingredients are heated through, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cook, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Remove from heat.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
• While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
• While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

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, cooking 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.