Best 7 Southwestern Style Pasta Skillet Recipes
If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dinner, look no further than a southwestern style pasta skillet. This hearty and satisfying dish combines the bold flavors of the American Southwest with the convenience of a one-pan meal. With just a few pantry staples and some fresh ingredients, you can whip up a skillet of pasta that's packed with flavor and sure to please the whole family.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SOUTHWEST PASTA SKILLET
What happens when you add a creamy sauce to chicken, tomatoes, corn, and pasta? You get a tasty Southwest-style skillet dish, courtesy of Route 66.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese spread, seasoning and milk until blended. Cook and stir chicken and peppers in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 7 to 8 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, corn and cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 3 min.
- Add pasta and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g
SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE PASTA SKILLET
Make and share this Southwestern-Style Pasta Skillet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MsSally
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni as label directs but do not add salt to water; drain and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, green pepper, and onion, stirring frequently until vegetables are tender; discard any fat in skillet.
- Stir in zucchini, stewed tomatoes, corn, and chilies with their liquid; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir macaroni into mixture in skillet; sprinkle with shredded cheese.
SOUTHWEST PASTA SKILLET
Traditional pasta goes Tex Mex with the addition of chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and zesty PHILADELPHIA Santa Fe Blend Cooking Creme.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir chicken and peppers in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done. Add tomatoes, corn and cooking creme; cook and stir 3 min.
- Add pasta and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 698.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
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 PASTA BAKE RECIPE
This Southwest Pasta Bake was a huge hit with the kids! It was full of flavor and made enough for 2 meals!
Provided by Kristen Hills
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add your ground turkey, garlic, and onion and cook until meat is browned and onions are soft. Drain grease. Then add salsa, tomato paste, and tomato sauce to the meat mixture.
- Cook for a 2 minutes then add your spinach, corn, black beans and taco seasoning and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a separate pan, cook your pasta per package instructions.
- In a 9 x 13 inch pan, add your noodles and meat sauce and mix well.
- Bake for 20 minutes, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over top of the dish and continue baking for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 kcal, Carbohydrate 96 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 1332 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SOUTHWEST PASTA SKILLET
Traditional pasta goes Tex Mex with the addition of chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and zesty PHILADELPHIA Santa Fe Blend Cooking Creme.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir chicken and peppers in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done. Add tomatoes, corn and cooking creme; cook and stir 3 min.
- Add pasta and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 698.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET
Chicken breasts and a prepared pasta salad come together deliciously with corn and sliced green peppers in this easy 35-minute skillet dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides. Sprinkle with red pepper.
- Add Pasta, Seasoning and water; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 7 to 9 min. or until pasta is tender.
- Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add green peppers and corn to pasta mixture in skillet; mix well. Top with chicken; cook, covered, 5 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with Croutons and Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g
Tips:
- If you don't have a skillet, you can use a large saucepan instead.
- To make the dish even more flavorful, you can use a combination of different types of bell peppers, such as red, yellow, and orange.
- If you like your food spicy, you can add a diced jalapeño pepper to the skillet.
- Be sure to cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite, so that it doesn't become mushy in the skillet.
- You can use any type of pasta you like for this recipe, but short pastas like penne or rotini work best.
- If you don't have any sour cream on hand, you can substitute plain yogurt.
- Serve the pasta skillet immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley.
Conclusion:
This Southwestern-style pasta skillet is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with flavor and color, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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