Best Southwest Four Cheese Chicken Recipes

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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

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN



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This simple six-ingredient recipe sent in by Roberta freedman is so tasty, you won't believe it's also good for you. From her home in mesilla Park, New Mexico, Roberta writes, "I like it because it is so quick to fix. It's just one way I add some flavors of the Southwest to lean chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, chili powder, salt and paprika. Rub over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides; drizzle with lime juice. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts are cooked until tender and combined with corn, black beans, cheese and salsa for this festive dish with southwestern flair. The garnishes are optional, but they really make the meal! - Maddymoo, Taste of Home Online Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
Optional toppings: Sweet red and yellow pepper strips, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer three-fourths each of the corn and beans and half the salsa. Arrange chicken over salsa; top with remaining corn, beans and salsa. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. , Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Top with the peppers, sour cream, cheese and onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN



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Yummy, easy, healthy dish my family loves! Easy to grab from what most of us have in the cabinet and have in 30 minutes from pantry to table. Enjoy!

Provided by Martha C.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, salt, dried chipotle pepper, and paprika in a large, resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and shake to mix. Measure 2 teaspoons of the seasoning into a large bowl; add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, and corn to the bowl and stir.
  • Put chicken in the bag with the remaining seasoning; shake to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Turn seasoned chicken out into the skillet, add red onion, and saute in the hot oil until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high. Stir tomato mixture with the chicken; bring to a boil, add rice, and stir.
  • Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1560.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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