MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE
Plan ahead and put this party-ready casserole in the freezer for your next big get-together! Once it's thawed, top with tortilla chips, and bake for a cheesy-crunchy crowd pleaser that packs tons of flavor and just the right amount of heat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, poblano and jalapeño chiles; cook about 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and taco seasoning mix; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually beat in broth with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package for minimum cook time. Drain; stir pasta into sauce with chicken, frozen corn and black beans. Pour pasta mixture into baking dish, and pour enchilada sauce over top.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and sauce is bubbling around edges. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
- To freeze: Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, making sure foil is as smooth as possible, as wrinkled foil may get stuck in sauce during freezing process. Leave enough overhang to lift casserole out of dish. Spray foil with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate sauce 30 to 40 minutes before assembling casserole. Mix sauce with cooked pasta, chicken, frozen corn and beans; spread in lined baking dish (do not add enchilada sauce); cover tightly with another layer of foil. Freeze unbaked casserole about 8 hours or until completely frozen. Transfer frozen casserole to labeled 2-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag. Remove air; seal and freeze up to three months. To bake: Remove foil, and transfer to 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover and thaw in refrigerator until completely thawed, at least 48 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Remove cover, and top with enchilada sauce. Bake 20 minutes; top with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around edges (165°F in center). Let stand 15 minutes. Top with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
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 CHICKEN PASTA
Make and share this Southwest Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add 2 1/2 tsp of salt and penne to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and the oregano.
- Cut the chicken across the short side to create strips.
- Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the chicken.
- Spread it out into a single layer.
- Then add the sliced peppers.
- Cook without stirring for about 5 min - you would like the chicken to brown a little bit. If it seems as if it will burn, stir it.
- Add the salsa, stir and cook for about 5 more min or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Stir in the sour cream.
- Spoon cooked penne into a serving bowl or onto plates.
- Top with the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired, and a little of the shredded cheese.
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
Southwestern flavors in an easy chicken skillet dish. Great week night meal
Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until it is almost done. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, chili powder and smoked paprika. Add oil to large skillet and cook the chicken about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Add the onion garlic and jalapeno and cook until softened. Add the wine and deglaze the pan and let most evaporate. Remove from heat.
- In another pan mix the butter and flour and make a roux. Slowly add the milk and cook until thickened.Add the cheese and let the cheese melt.
- Place the skillet back on the heat and add the chicken, pasta, and cheese sauce. Cook until warmed through. Garnish with cilantro
PEPITA CRUSTED CHEDDAR JACK SOUTHWEST CHICKEN MAC
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add dry elbow pasta to boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente, drain and reserve.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add chicken, cilantro, salt, cumin, pepper and tomatoes; saute for 3 to 4 more minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Place back on medium-high heat, slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil while continuously whisking. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar, Monterey Jack, smoked Cheddar and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Stir in cooked elbow noodles and chicken mixture. Pour mac and cheese mixture into a greased 3 quart casserole dish. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs. Toss to coat and sprinkle crumbs and pepitas over top of mac and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crumbs browned. Enjoy!
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
EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN
Yummy, easy, healthy dish my family loves! Easy to grab from what most of us have in the cabinet and have in 30 minutes from pantry to table. Enjoy!
Provided by Martha C.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine cumin, salt, dried chipotle pepper, and paprika in a large, resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and shake to mix. Measure 2 teaspoons of the seasoning into a large bowl; add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, and corn to the bowl and stir.
- Put chicken in the bag with the remaining seasoning; shake to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Turn seasoned chicken out into the skillet, add red onion, and saute in the hot oil until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. Stir tomato mixture with the chicken; bring to a boil, add rice, and stir.
- Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1560.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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