Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet Recipe 45 Food

SAUCY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook chicken in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
• Add salsa and beans. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
• Top with cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the black and red pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
• Sprinkle evenly over chicken.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Remove from heat.
• Top with chiles and cheese.
• Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Sprinkle with additional paprika.
• (optional).

ONE SKILLET MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a deep skillet combine chicken tenders, taco seasoning packet, salsa and water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove lid and stir in rice and beans and bring back to a boil.
• Then reduce heat and cook on low for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Top with sour cream and cheddar cheese.
• To use as burrito filling reduce water by 1/2 cup.

SKILLET SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix chili powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of chicken breast halves.
• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
• Stir in beans, corn and salsa. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are hot. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

MEXICALI CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Combine cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Rub mixture over meaty sides of chicken.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• Coat with cooking spray.
• Add chicken to skillet, seasoned side down.
• Cook 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
• Add salsa to skillet.
• Turn chicken over and cover skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Transfer to serving plates and garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F. Heat oil in a 10" heatproof skillet over medium. Add onion, garlic, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl; reserve hot skillet. Add salsa, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup water to onion mixture and stir to combine. Fold in tortillas, chicken, and beans until thoroughly coated. Return mixture to reserved skillet and cook over medium heat until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over.
• Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Top with sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro, if desired.

CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. or until lightly browned.
• Stir in water and salsa. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring after 5 min.
• Add corn, cumin and 1 cup cheese; stir. Cook 2 min. or until corn is heated through and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Top with remaining cheese and cilantro. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.

SPICY CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. or until lightly browned.
• Stir in water and salsa. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring after 5 min.
• Add corn, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and 1 cup cheese; stir. Cook 2 min. or until corn is heated through and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Top with remaining cheese and cilantro. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.

CHEESY CHICKEN & SALSA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 2 min. Stir in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Mix soup, 1 cup cheese, milk and seasoning mix until blended; spoon over chicken. Cover.
• Bake 30 min. Top with chips and remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF) and cheese is melted. Serve over rice.