Best Cheesy Chicken Pasta Skillet Recipes

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EASY CHEESY CHICKEN & PASTA VEGGIE SKILLET



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This is from the Kraft Foods website. I modified it to suit our taste and was very pleased with the result! This is a kid pleasing recipe and is super easy for a quick weeknight meal!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups uncooked shell macaroni
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
2 cups frozen corn or 2 cups frozen peas, thawed & drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and cook chicken until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink;drain.
  • Add soup and 2 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in 2 cups of shells macaroni.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low;cover with tight-fitting lid.
  • Simmer 12 minutes or until macaroni shells are tender.
  • Add the Velveeta, thawed vegetables, mushrooms and cumin; stir until the Velveeta is melted and the vegetables are heated through.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Add a little bit of crushed red pepper to the dish if you'd like it to have a bit of a kick!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 1008.8, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 29.5

SPICY CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN & PASTA SKILLET



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Tender chicken bites. A four-cheese blend. Salsa. And a hint of fresh cilantro. That's our 30-minute Mexican-style pasta skillet-and trust us, it's bueno!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups red salsa
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 tsp. each ground cumin, chili powder and garlic powder
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. or until lightly browned.
  • Stir in water and salsa. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring after 5 min.
  • Add corn, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and 1 cup cheese; stir. Cook 2 min. or until corn is heated through and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Top with remaining cheese and cilantro. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 24 g

CHEESY CHICKEN CACCIATORE PASTA SKILLET



Cheesy Chicken Cacciatore Pasta Skillet image

If you're looking for all the classic flavors of chicken cacciatore but with a pasta skillet twist, you've come to the right place!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 cups water
2-1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, peppers and mushrooms; cook 3 min. or until chicken is evenly browned, stirring frequently.
  • Add pasta sauce and water; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in pasta; cover. Simmer on medium heat 6 min.; stir. Cook, covered, on medium-low heat 6 min. or until pasta is tender. Stir in 1 cup cheese; cook, uncovered, 2 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese and basil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

CHEESY PASTA & CHICKEN SKILLET DINNER



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Looking for a great skillet recipe for chicken thighs? Try this saucy dinner with rotini pasta and topped with melty cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 cups tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. Stir in onions and garlic; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done and onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add sauce and pasta; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup cheese; top with remaining cheese. Cover; let stand 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND VEGGIE PASTA SKILLET



Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Pasta Skillet image

Prepare your dinner entrée in a flash with a Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Pasta Skillet! In 30 minutes, this chicken and veggie pasta skillet comes together.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb.)
2-1/2 cups water
1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1/2 cup frozen bell pepper and onion strips

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Add water and Shell Macaroni to skillet. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until Macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 5 min. Return chicken to skillet.
  • Stir in Cheese Sauce; cook 3 to 5 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 31 g

CHEESY CHICKEN-PASTA SKILLET



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This pasta dish combines ready-to-use frozen veggies, gooey cheese and zesty salsa all in one skillet.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
2 cups salsa
1-1/2 cups water
2 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen broccoli florets
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.
  • Add salsa and water; bring to boil. Stir in pasta; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 13 to 15 min. or until pasta is tender and chicken is done (165ºF).
  • Stir in vegetables and 1/2 cup cheese. Cook 5 min. or until vegetables are heated through and cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Top with remaining cheese; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1230 mg, Carbohydrate 59 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 41 g

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