Southwestern cheddar chicken pasta is an explosion of flavors that will satisfy any pasta lover's craving. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender chicken, and zesty seasonings, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser. The combination of spices and ingredients gives this pasta dish a unique flavor that is both savory and slightly spicy. The cheddar cheese adds a rich and creamy texture, while the chicken provides a lean protein that keeps you feeling satisfied.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEDDAR CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
A creamy, cheesy plateful of delicious comfort to delight your taste buds! Indulge yourself.
Provided by Heather T.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Toss in chicken, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Whisk chicken broth and flour together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken in the skillet. Add half the Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cream, butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine. Continue stirring over medium heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into skillet.
- Pour chicken-pasta mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 805.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SOUTHWESTERN CHEDDAR CHICKEN PASTA
Start with Ultimate Chicken Helper® and serve your family this delicious southwestern skillet for an easy and delicious dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, place hot water, milk, seasoning mix and uncooked pasta (from Ultimate Chicken Helper box). Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in frozen corn, black beans and chicken. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in creamy Cheddar cheese sauce (from Ultimate Chicken Helper box) until well mixed; stir in tomato and 3 tablespoons of the cilantro. Cook until hot. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE
Plan ahead and put this party-ready casserole in the freezer for your next big get-together! Once it's thawed, top with tortilla chips, and bake for a cheesy-crunchy crowd pleaser that packs tons of flavor and just the right amount of heat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, poblano and jalapeño chiles; cook about 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and taco seasoning mix; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually beat in broth with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package for minimum cook time. Drain; stir pasta into sauce with chicken, frozen corn and black beans. Pour pasta mixture into baking dish, and pour enchilada sauce over top.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and sauce is bubbling around edges. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
- To freeze: Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, making sure foil is as smooth as possible, as wrinkled foil may get stuck in sauce during freezing process. Leave enough overhang to lift casserole out of dish. Spray foil with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate sauce 30 to 40 minutes before assembling casserole. Mix sauce with cooked pasta, chicken, frozen corn and beans; spread in lined baking dish (do not add enchilada sauce); cover tightly with another layer of foil. Freeze unbaked casserole about 8 hours or until completely frozen. Transfer frozen casserole to labeled 2-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag. Remove air; seal and freeze up to three months. To bake: Remove foil, and transfer to 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover and thaw in refrigerator until completely thawed, at least 48 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Remove cover, and top with enchilada sauce. Bake 20 minutes; top with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around edges (165°F in center). Let stand 15 minutes. Top with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fusilli pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, taco seasoning, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C)
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to box instructions. This will make about 4½ cups (900g) of cooked pasta.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, and taco seasoning.
- Pour into a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and spread evenly around the pan.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top and cover with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 3 grams
PEPITA CRUSTED CHEDDAR JACK SOUTHWEST CHICKEN MAC
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add dry elbow pasta to boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente, drain and reserve.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add chicken, cilantro, salt, cumin, pepper and tomatoes; saute for 3 to 4 more minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Place back on medium-high heat, slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil while continuously whisking. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar, Monterey Jack, smoked Cheddar and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Stir in cooked elbow noodles and chicken mixture. Pour mac and cheese mixture into a greased 3 quart casserole dish. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs. Toss to coat and sprinkle crumbs and pepitas over top of mac and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crumbs browned. Enjoy!
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA & CHEESE
"I decided to give my old mac 'n' cheese recipe a new twist by including some of my favorite Southwestern ingredients. I especially like the smoky flavors of the chipotle and bacon...my family loves it all!" Serve with a salad or veggie. Naomi Reed - McMinnville, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, chili powder, chipotle pepper, salt and cumin until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Stir in bacon and cilantro. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PASTA
Make and share this Southwest Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add 2 1/2 tsp of salt and penne to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and the oregano.
- Cut the chicken across the short side to create strips.
- Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the chicken.
- Spread it out into a single layer.
- Then add the sliced peppers.
- Cook without stirring for about 5 min - you would like the chicken to brown a little bit. If it seems as if it will burn, stir it.
- Add the salsa, stir and cook for about 5 more min or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Stir in the sour cream.
- Spoon cooked penne into a serving bowl or onto plates.
- Top with the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired, and a little of the shredded cheese.
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
I found this recipe years ago (and cannot remember where). It's so different from any other chicken and pasta recipe and it's just such a treat. If you like southwestern cooking, you'll love this one!
Provided by Chef Dine
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toss chicken, 1 Tbs fresh cilantro and 1 tbs oil in a medium sized bowl. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, toss once more. Cover and refrigerate one hour.
- Heat 3 Tbls oil in large skillet. Over medium heat, add garlic, onion, pepper and poblano chili. Saute until just tender, (about 10 minutes).
- Transfer vegetables into a large bowl. Add chicken to same skillet and saute over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 4 minutes). Transfer chicken to vegetable bowl.
- Add cream and chipotle chilies (a bit of adobe sauce optional - HOT)to skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce until you can coat your spin thickly, about 4 minutes.
- Cook pasta until just tender, but firm to bite. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce, chicken and vegetables to pasta and toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in 1 cup shredded jack cheese and toss again to blend. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1175, Fat 70.9, SaturatedFat 35.6, Cholesterol 356.6, Sodium 618.6, Carbohydrate 77.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 58
Tips:
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the pasta and chicken. This will help to prevent the pasta from sticking and the chicken from drying out.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Be sure to drain the pasta well before adding it to the skillet.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your pasta dish. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
- Be sure to season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Serve the pasta dish immediately with a side of sour cream and salsa.
Conclusion:
Southwestern cheddar chicken pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a potluck or party. With its creamy cheddar sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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