Best Cheesy Southwest Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

CHEESY CHICKEN SUBS

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I've been part of the Food Services staff at Appalachian State University for 33 years. One summer we created this flavorful sandwich that combines seasoned grilled chicken, Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms and onions. Thousands of students have enjoyed this wonderful sub since then. -Jane Hollar, Vilas, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 envelope Parmesan Italian or Caesar salad dressing mix
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
4 submarine buns, split and toasted
4 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

Place chicken in a large bowl; sprinkle with salad dressing mix. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; saute for 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink., Spoon mixture onto bun bottoms; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SUB

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Dinner ready in 15 minutes! Enjoy these sandwiches made using chicken breast, salad greens mix, vegetables and cheese - perfect for Southwestern cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon Key West-style coarsely ground seasoning blend
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
1 pound sliced cooked deli chicken breast
2 cups lightly packed spring salad greens mix or small lettuce leaves
1 medium sweet onion or Bermuda onion, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced into rings

Steps:

Cut bread horizontally in half. Mix mayonnaise and seasoning; spread over cut sides of bread.
Layer cheese, chicken, salad greens, onion and red pepper on bottom half of bread. Add top half of bread. Secure loaf with 6 long wooden picks or small skewers. Cut into 6 serving pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg