South Of The Border Chicken Pasta Skillet Food

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 6 to 8 min. or until done. Add next 4 ingredients; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 6 min. or until cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture in skillet with 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Simmer 3 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Top with remaining shredded cheese; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand until cheese is melted.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN AND PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat for 6 minutes or until done. Add salsa, corn, cream cheese and cumin; simmer on medium-low heat 6 minutes or until corn is heated through and cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; add to skillet with half the shredded cheese. Simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese; cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook shrimp, garlic and bell pepper in oil until shrimp turns pink. Remove from skillet, and set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt margarine and stir in flour and seasoning until smooth.
• On medium high heat, gradually add broth and stir until sauce thickens.
• Stir in cream and salsa and heat throughly.
• Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in buttered 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Layer with half tortilla strips, half shrimp-bell pepper mixture, half of crab meat, half of the sauce, and half of cheese.
• Repeat layer again leaving off last half of cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
• Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
• Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
• Top with peppers and chicken.
• Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER PASTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, bring cream cheese to room temperature to soften.
• Add minced jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, green onions chopped, spinach, milk, sour cream, and pinch of salt.
• Mix well.
• Warm over *low heat* while cooking pasta.
• DO NOT BOIL or BURN!
• Cook pasta al dente; drain and let it cool a bit.
• Add to cream cheese sauce and mix well.
• Serve sprinkle with more cilantro, if desired.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN BREAST SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended. Add to chicken in medium bowl; mix lightly. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Cook peppers, zucchini and onions in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet.
• Drain chicken; discard marinade. Add chicken to skillet; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done. Return cooked vegetables to skillet. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat.
• Top with cheese; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.