Best Cheesy Chicken And Salsa Skillet Recipes

Cheesy Salsa and Chicken Pasta Skillet image

Provided by A Kitchen Addiction

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 C uncooked whole grain pasta of your choice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 C chunky salsa of your choice (If your salsa doesn't have much liquid, you may need an additional 1/2 cup of salsa)
1 C fresh or frozen and thawed sweet corn
1/2 C chopped green pepper
1/2 C chopped red pepper
1 C cooked black beans
1/4 C red onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 C shredded cheese, I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Remove from heat. Drain and cover.
While pasta is cooking, drizzle olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until lightly pink.
Stir in salsa, corn, green pepper, red pepper, black beans, red onion and 1 1/4 cup cheese. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Stir in pasta. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and let stand for 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken before serving.

Cheesy Chicken & Salsa Skillet image

Provided by senseicheryl

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups penne pasta, multi grain, uncooked
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/4 cups Taco Bell Home Originals thick 'n chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into short thin strips
1 cup kraft shredded 2% mexican cheese blend

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 563.4, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 33