How to Make Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes as comforting and satisfying as a cheesy, flavorful skillet meal. And when it comes to skillet meals, one of the best options is a Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet. Packed with tender chicken, zesty spices, gooey cheese, and plenty of veggies, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

What makes this Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet so irresistible is the combination of bold, spice-packed flavors and creamy, melted cheese. The chicken is seasoned w...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cubed deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (9 ounce) pouch Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can Old El Paso® diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 cup shredded taco-flavored cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Diced red bell pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Sliced ripe olives
  • ½ tablespoon Tortilla chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    405 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 634mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 272mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 156mg