Best Southwest Skillet Dinner Ii Recipes

SOUTHWEST SKILLET

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I was born and raised on a farm and still live on one with my husband and kids. We build up hearty appetites, and this Mexican-style dish always pleases.-Becky Paxton, Afton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup corn chips
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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.

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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

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Bite into a fiesta of flavors in this south-of-the-border quick and easy skillet.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, red peppers, onions and mushrooms
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 Old El Paso™ flour tortilla for burritos (8 inch) (from 11.5-ounce package), cut into 2x1-inch strips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 12 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOUTHWEST SKILLET DINNER

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A spicy macaroni skillet dinner that I found on Muellers. Although the recipe doesn't call for it, you could probably add ground beef (I just followed the original recipe).

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
2 14 oz. can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 15 oz. can(s) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 11 oz. can(s) corn, drained
1/2 c shredded pepper jack cheese

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.