Southwest Pasta Skillet Recipes

SOUTHWEST PASTA SKILLET

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.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE PASTA SKILLET

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.

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 PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• COOK and stir chicken and peppers in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 6 to 7 minute or until chicken is done. Add tomatoes, corn and cooking creme; cook and stir 3 minute
• ADD pasta and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 minute or until cheese is melted.
• TOP with remaining shredded cheese. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until cheese is melted.
• Special Extra: Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 540 calories, 21g total fat, 11g saturated fat, 125mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 9g sugars, 41g protein, 35%DV vitamin A, 20%DV vitamin C, 30%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST PASTA GROUND TURKEY SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add turkey; cook 8 to 10 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
• Add salsa, water and pasta; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 14 to 16 min. or until pasta is tender. Stir in corn and cilantro; simmer, uncovered, 5 min. or until reduced to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese; top with avocados and tomatoes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET

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.