Best Southwest Skillet Recipes

SOUTHWEST SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute red pepper and jalapeno in butter until tender. Add cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Add corn and cilantro; saute 2 minutes longer or until heated through.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

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.

SOUTHWEST BEEF & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, beans, broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

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.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

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, cooking 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.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, rice, water, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with corn chips and cheese. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• Beat eggs with milk until incorporated. Set aside.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chorizo to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until done, and then remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Wipe out the skillet with a couple of paper towels.
• In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the red and green pepper and cook 3-4 minutes, until peppers begin to soften.
• Add Simply Potatoes diced potatoes with onion and cook 5-7 minutes, until potatoes begin to brown.
• Stir in spinach and cook about one minute to wilt it.
• Stir in the egg mixture, the black beans, half of the scallions, half of the cilantro, and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper and stir everything to mix. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggs are solid.
• Top with remaining cheese, scallions, and cilantro.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch cast-iron skillet, and place it in the oven while it preheats.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, cheese, corn and jalapeno peppers. Stir in the croutons until well coated. Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown. Cut in to wedges or squares to serve.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet sauté red pepper and jalapeño in butter until tender. Add cumin; cook for 30 seconds.
• Add corn and cilantro; sauté 2 minutes longer or until heated through.

SOUTHWEST BEEF RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In skillet, cook beef, onions and peppers until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain.
• Stir in broth, tomato sauce, rice, chili powder and garlic powder. Heat to boiling. Cover; cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed; stir occasionally.
• Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.

SOUTHWEST TORTILLA-TURKEY SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, water, olives, taco seasoning and juice from jalapenos. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in tortilla pieces. Sprinkle with cheese and jalapeno. Remove from the heat and cover for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream.

SOUTHWEST BEEF RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper until beef is browned and veggies tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Heat to boiling, cover, cook over low heat about 20 mins or until rice is done.
• Serve with sour cream and grated cheese.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining butter. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Return chops to skillet. Add corn, lime juice and, if desired, olives; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST PASTA GROUND TURKEY SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add turkey; cook 8 to 10 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
• Add salsa, water and pasta; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 14 to 16 min. or until pasta is tender. Stir in corn and cilantro; simmer, uncovered, 5 min. or until reduced to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese; top with avocados and tomatoes.

SOUTHWEST CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Toss chicken with half the seasoning mix; place in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add onions; cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. (Chicken will not be done.)
• Mix water and remaining seasoning mix. Add to chicken in skillet along with the rice; stir. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Add cream cheese spread, milk and beans; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and all ingredients are heated through, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cook, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Remove from heat.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

SOUTHWEST-STYLE CHEESY BREAKFAST SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
• Add onions and red peppers to drippings in skillet; cook 4 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in potatoes and jalapeño peppers; cook 15 min. or until potatoes are evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Make 4 small wells in potato mixture with back of spoon; slip 1 cracked egg into each well. Top with bacon and cheese; cover. Cook 3 to 4 min. or until egg whites are firm and yolks are cooked to desired doneness. Remove skillet from heat. Let stand, covered, 1 min.
• Top with salsa and cilantro.

SPEEDY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Spray a skillet with pan spray and cook chopped onion for a minute or two.
• 2. Add next 7 ingredients (up through water) and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer for a few minutes.
• 3. Add rice and simmer until heated through. If it seems too dry, add a little more water.
• 4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat and top with cilantro and cheese. Cover and let sit until cheese has melted.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the rice, salsa, chicken, black beans (drained), chili powder, and chicken broth. Stir until everything is evenly combined. Place a tight fitting lid on the skillet, turn the heat on to high, and let the skillet come to a full boil. As soon as the skillet comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Make sure it is simmering the entire time, turning the heat up slightly if needed (you should be able to hear it simmer quietly). After 30 minutes, turn off the heat, remove the lid, and fluff the mixture with a fork. All of the liquid should be absorbed and the rice should be tender. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over top, replace the lid, and let it sit for a few minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Meanwhile, slice the green onions. Sprinkle the green onions over the melted cheese and serve hot.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• 1. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
• 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• 3. Add tomatoes, kidney beans and corn; bring to a boil.
• 4. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• 5. Toss with hot macaroni; sprinkle with cheese.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

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.