Southwestern Chicken Skillet Recipes

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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET



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Bite into a fiesta of flavors in this south-of-the-border quick and easy skillet.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, red peppers, onions and mushrooms
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 Old El Paso™ flour tortilla for burritos (8 inch) (from 11.5-ounce package), cut into 2x1-inch strips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 12 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET



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Make and share this Southwestern Chicken Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup wisconsin monterey jack cheese or 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or 2 tablespoons cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chili powder, cumin and salt over chicken.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over.
  • Combine salsa and mustard; spoon over and around chicken.
  • Continue cooking, turning chicken and stirring sauce, 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle cheese and onion (or cilantro) over chicken.
  • Continue cooking 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 683.2, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 33

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET



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-Renee Shepherd, Felton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large sweet red peppers, julienned
2 large sweet yellow peppers, julienned
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET



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OK, you've got chicken breasts and half an hour to get something on the table. How about a Southwestern-style skillet made with salsa, corn and cheddar?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Tbsp. oil
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
2 cups water
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 min. on each side or until cooked through (165°F).
  • Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add water, salsa and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil.
  • Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 min. Top rice mixture with the chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET (WW CORE)



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One sixth of this recipe is 8 Weight Watchers points and contains 28g whole grains. All of the ingredients are Core. This was adapted from a recipe on the back of a Minute Rice box.

Provided by South Carolina Girl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half (4 small)
2 cups water
1 cup thick & chunky salsa
10 ounces frozen corn (about 2 cups)
2 cups brown rice, uncooked (Minute Rice's brown rice)
1/4 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through (170 degrees F).
  • Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add water, salsa, and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil.
  • Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Top rice mixture with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and rice has absorbed liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.7, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 532.3, Carbohydrate 90.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 34.6

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET



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Make this 30-minute skillet dinner featuring pasta, chicken and Old El Paso™ chiles--perfect for southwestern meals.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 oz)
2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup four-cheese pasta sauce (from 15-oz jar)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ diced green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded taco-flavored cheese (4 oz)
Diced red bell pepper
Sliced ripe olives
Coarsely broken tortilla chips

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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