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
CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET
Make this 30-minute skillet dinner featuring pasta, chicken and Old El Paso™ chiles--perfect for southwestern meals.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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, 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 Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
SOUTHWEST MAC & CHEESE WITH OPTIONAL CHICKEN
A south-of-the-border twist on classic mac and cheese. Black beans, corn, mild green chilies (or hot, depending on your preference), chili powder, and optional chunks of chicken for the meat-eaters join up with an uber-creamy, cheesy pasta topped with a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips. And then baked to perfection.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Boil the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking, and return to the pan you boiled it in. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Set out six individual, oven-safe ramekins or gratin dishes for individual servings, two 5"x8" baking dishes if you're cooking up one dish with meat and one without, or an 8"x8"/two-quart baking dish if cooking it all in one big batch.
- In a medium bowl, toss together the cheddar, monterey jack, and Parmesan cheeses. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, salt, dry mustard, chili powder, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir constantly over medium heat for about three minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk. Continuing over medium heat, whisk frequently for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens (as the sauce gets thicker, I recommend going from frequent stirs to constant stirs to help avoid burning).
- Remove from heat, and stir in 2 cups of the cheese. Continue stirring until cheese is melted, then add the green chilies and corn. Stir until combined. Select your version from the options below to continue.
CHEESY CHICKEN & SALSA SKILLET
Turn regular chicken into salsa chicken with our Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet recipe! See how to make this Healthy Living salsa chicken dish here.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
I found this recipe years ago (and cannot remember where). It's so different from any other chicken and pasta recipe and it's just such a treat. If you like southwestern cooking, you'll love this one!
Provided by Chef Dine
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toss chicken, 1 Tbs fresh cilantro and 1 tbs oil in a medium sized bowl. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, toss once more. Cover and refrigerate one hour.
- Heat 3 Tbls oil in large skillet. Over medium heat, add garlic, onion, pepper and poblano chili. Saute until just tender, (about 10 minutes).
- Transfer vegetables into a large bowl. Add chicken to same skillet and saute over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 4 minutes). Transfer chicken to vegetable bowl.
- Add cream and chipotle chilies (a bit of adobe sauce optional - HOT)to skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce until you can coat your spin thickly, about 4 minutes.
- Cook pasta until just tender, but firm to bite. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce, chicken and vegetables to pasta and toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in 1 cup shredded jack cheese and toss again to blend. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1175, Fat 70.9, SaturatedFat 35.6, Cholesterol 356.6, Sodium 618.6, Carbohydrate 77.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 58
VELVEETA® SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET
Chicken breasts get a Southwestern twist when they're tossed in a skillet with diced tomatoes, green chiles and a blend of VELVEETA and sour cream.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Skillets
Time 30m
Yield Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 2 cups water. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer 15 minutes or until water is almost absorbed.
- Add VELVEETA and tomatoes. Cook until VELVEETA is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 28 g
CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Easy, kid-friendly, healthy, yummy chicken and rice casserole. Double the recipe to have one casserole to bake right away and one to freeze for later.
Provided by Rena
Categories Chicken and Rice Casserole
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
- While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
- While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 990.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
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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