Best Southwestern Chicken Skillet Recipes

SKILLET SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in corn, beans, broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Top servings with yogurt and cilantro if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET (WW CORE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through (170 degrees F).
• Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add water, salsa, and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Top rice mixture with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and rice has absorbed liquid.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, heat the oil and add the diced onion, minced garlic and the chicken pieces and stir around until chicken is beginning to turn white. Add the chili powder, cumin, corn, diced peppers and salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth and the salsa. Next add the rice, stir. Put lid on pan and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
• 2. Remove lid and add black beans to mixture in the pan and stir. After adding the beans, sprinkle monterey jack cheese over the rice and cover pan with lid and let set another 5 minutes.
• 3. Sprinkle with cilantro or chopped green onions and sour cream if desired.
• 4. NOTE: This is a mildly flavored dish. For more heat/spice, use hot peppers like jalapeno, more garlic and maybe a spicier salsa.

VELVEETA® SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in 2 cups water. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer 15 minutes or until water is almost absorbed.
• Add VELVEETA and tomatoes. Cook until VELVEETA is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Sprinkle with parsley.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice; set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the peppers, onion, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add the chicken, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN CHEESY CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook chicken in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through.
• Stir in 2 cups water; bring to a boil.
• Stir in macaroni; cover reduce heat to medium.
• Simmer 15 minutes, or until water is almost absorbed.
• Add Velveeta and Ro-tel; cook until Velveeta is melted, stirring often.
• Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.
• Sprinkle each serving with desired amount of dried parsley.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season as desired with salt, pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, or whatever spices you prefer.
• 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat; add olive oil and swirl to coat bottom of skillet.
• 3. When pan is hot, add the seasoned chicken and cook until no longer pink, stirring often.
• 4. Stir in the uncooked rice, can of tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil then cover.
• 5. Reduce heat and allow to cook about 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally so rice does not stick to bottom of skillet.
• 6. Add beans and corn kernels. Continue cooking another 5-10 minutes or until rice is tender and vegetables are heated through.
• 7. Once rice is cooked, remove from heat, top with a handful of cheese and cover. Allow to sit about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with a dollop of sour cream and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 min. on each side or until cooked through (165°F).
• Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add water, salsa and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 min. Top rice mixture with the chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 min. on each side or until cooked through (170°F). REMOVE chicken from skillet; set aside. Add 2 cups water, the salsa and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil. STIR in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 min. Top rice mixture with the chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Nutrition (per serving): Calories 430, Total fat 10g, Saturated fat 2.5g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 550mg, Carbohydrate 54g, Dietary fiber 4g, Sugars 4g, Protein 33g, Vitamin A 6%DV, Vitamin C 15%DV, Calcium 15%DV, Iron 10%DV