SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fusilli pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, taco seasoning, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C)
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to box instructions. This will make about 4½ cups (900g) of cooked pasta.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, and taco seasoning.
- Pour into a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and spread evenly around the pan.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top and cover with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 3 grams
SOUTHWEST CREAMY PASTA BAKE
"I like to cook a package of boneless chicken breasts in the microwave, then dice it up and store in freezer bags. On hectic nights, just pull one out and thaw in the microwave for a real timesaver with quick, tasty recipes like this." Patty Putter - Marion, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE
Fat-free cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar make this creamy casserole lower in fat and calories. It's a good way to get our kids to eat spinach in "disguise". -Carol Lepak of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk. Stir in spinach and oregano; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the picante sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the meat mixture and all of the spinach mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives and onions. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA BAKE
Make and share this Southwestern Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high and position the rack 8 inches from the heat.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil; salt the boiling water and cook the pasta until slightly undercooked-a little chewy at the center.
- While the water is coming to a boil, preheat a large skillet over med-high heat with the vegetable oil.
- Season the chicken with cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper; add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add in the onions, garlic, and jalapeno peppers; continue to cook 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking with the onions, make the cheddar sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour to it.
- Cook 1-2 minutes over medium heat, then whisk in the milk.
- When the milk comes to a bubble, stir in the cheese, cilantro, and parsley with a wooden spoon.
- Season with a little salt and pepper; remove cheese sauce from heat.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add back into the large pot.
- Add in the contents of the chicken skillet and all the cheddar sauce; stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and place under the broiler to lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1142.7, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 190.1, Sodium 718.3, Carbohydrate 103.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 69.4
SOUTHWESTERN BEEF-AND-PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a deliciously cheesy pasta casserole. If you can't find mini penne pasta in your grocery store, you can use small shell pasta or regular penne instead. I like to use "Recipe#111347" for the alfredo sauce.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Penne
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with seasoning and salt until browned.
- Stir in salsa; remove from heat.
- In large bowl, mix Alfredo sauce, eggs and 1 cup cheese; stir in pasta.
- In another bowl, toss spinach with 1/2 cup cheese.
- To assemble, spoon half of pasta mixture, about 4 cups, into pan.
- Sprinkle spinach mixture evenly over pasta.
- Top with even layer of beef mixture.
- Top with remaining pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake until hot in center and top is golden, about 1 hour.
- Run sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen pasta.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Remove side of pan; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.1, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 177.3, Sodium 992.2, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 28.2
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN-PASTA BAKE
I am a big tomato sauce and pasta lover. This is a recipe courtesy of All-You magazine. I like this recipe because it is different then traditonal Italian pasta.
Provided by Jrmama2
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit; mist a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Bring pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente about 10 minute or as package directs. Drain.
- 2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper,onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and 2 tsp., salt; saute until onion is tender, 6- to 8 minute Add tomato paste and cook stirring constantly, 2 minute longer.
- 3. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking until thickened about 5min. Add diced tomatoes and 1 cup cheese. Cook, whisking for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
- 4. Remove from heat. Stir in chiken and paste.Scrape into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly; 20-25 minute (preheat broiler to high and broil casserole for a minute to brown, if desired )Let stand for 10-15min. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired, serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.8, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 107.8, Sodium 1327.4, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 29
SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since. It comes together in a snap because it relies largely on convenient ingredients I keep on hand. We like it with a loaf of crusty bread. -Rose Turner Minnick, Christiansburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. , Stir in the taco seasoning, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and olives. Drain spaghetti; stir into the beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA BAKE
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high and position the rack 8 inches from the heat.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the boiling water and cook the pasta until slightly undercooked-a little chewy at the center.
- While the water is coming up to a boil, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil. Season the chicken with cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook until lightly brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeños and continue to cook for 5 minutes. While the chicken is cooking with the onions, make the Cheddar sauce.
- In a medium sauce pot, melt the butter and add the flour to it. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes over moderate heat, then whisk in the milk. When the milk comes to a bubble, stir in the cheese, cilantro, and parsley with a wooden spoon. Season with a little salt and pepper and remove the cheese sauce from the heat.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it back into the large pot, add the contents of the chicken skillet and all of the Cheddar sauce, and stir to combine. Transfer to a baking dish and place under the broiler to lightly brown.
SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE
This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's great for any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. -Patricia Gale, Monticello, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 35-40 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and rice in a large bowl; stir in salsa, sour cream and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with onion and olives. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese; bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI
This is an easy, yet very tasty spaghetti casserole, which reminds me of the spaghetti they used to serve us in elementary school. I loved their spaghetti! I normally only brought my lunch, but not on spaghetti day!
Provided by Kim D.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti per package direcions.
- Combine milk and egg, mix well.
- Combine drained spaghetti, milk and egg; mix well.
- Pour spaghetti mixture into a buttered 9X13 inch casserole dish.
- Brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet; drain.
- Return drained meat back into the skillet and add seasonings; Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Spread meat mixture over spaghetti.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
More about "southwest pasta bake recipe 485 food"
SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE RECIPE - MOMS WHO THINK
From momswhothink.com
VEGETARIAN SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE - ABERDEEN'S KITCHEN
From aberdeenskitchen.com
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA - COOK2EATWELL
From cook2eatwell.com
SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE | FOOD FOR LIFE | HEALTHY RECIPES
From foodforlife.com
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PASTA BAKE — LET'S DISH RECIPES
From letsdishrecipes.com
4.6/5 (52)Total Time 1 hrCategory Main DishesCalories 642 per serving
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, melt the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper and cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook a few minutes more.
- Whisk in the half-and-half and chicken stock. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened. Stir in the taco seasoning, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add 2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the chicken, corn and green onions and mix well.
SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE RECIPE | SPARKRECIPES
From recipes.sparkpeople.com
SOUTHWEST SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE RECIPE - FORKS OVER KNIVES
From forksoverknives.com
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ALFREDO - AMANDA COOKS & STYLES
From amandacooksandstyles.com
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA CASSEROLE - THE HOW-TO HOME
From thehowtohome.com
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN-PASTA BAKE RECIPE | MYRECIPES
From myrecipes.com
VEGAN SOUTHWESTERN BAKE | KATHY'S VEGAN KITCHEN
From kathysvegankitchen.com
SOUTHWEST CREAMY PASTA BAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF …
From preprod.tasteofhome.com
SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE | FOOD FOR LIFE - YOUTUBE
From youtube.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love