Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet

Health score
17%
Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet
30 min.
4
662kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and comfort? Introducing the Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet, a delightful one-pan meal that brings the vibrant tastes of the Southwest right to your table. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a hearty dish that serves four, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.

This recipe combines tender rotini pasta with succulent cubed rotisserie chicken, all enveloped in a creamy four-cheese pasta sauce. The addition of zesty diced green chiles and colorful bell peppers not only enhances the flavor but also adds a beautiful pop of color to your skillet. Topped with a generous sprinkle of taco-flavored cheese and crunchy tortilla chips, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

With a balanced caloric breakdown, this meal is not only satisfying but also packed with protein, making it a great choice for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re a busy parent looking for a quick weeknight meal or a cooking enthusiast eager to impress your guests, the Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to enjoy a deliciously cheesy, southwest-inspired dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 oz chilis diced green undrained canned
  • servings olives ripe sliced
  • cup pasta sauce (from 15-oz jar)
  • servings bell pepper diced red
  • oz rotini pasta uncooked
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut cubed
  • oz cheese shredded taco-flavored
  • servings tortilla chips 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Add chicken, sauce and chiles; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  4. Sprinkle with bell pepper, olives and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories662kcal
Protein28.71%
Fat34.79%
Carbs36.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.5
Glycemic Load
14.92
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.675217452257%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.57mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:662.4kcal
33.12%
Fat:25.99g
39.99%
Saturated Fat:7.68g
48.03%
Carbohydrates:61.36g
20.45%
Net Carbohydrates:54.8g
19.93%
Sugar:7.08g
7.87%
Cholesterol:135.96mg
45.32%
Sodium:1414.54mg
61.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:48.26g
96.51%
Vitamin C:110.56mg
134.01%
Vitamin A:2909.08IU
58.18%
Selenium:33.64µg
48.06%
Phosphorus:283.94mg
28.39%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.37%
Fiber:6.56g
26.23%
Vitamin E:3.91mg
26.07%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
22.11%
Calcium:217.45mg
21.74%
Magnesium:73.33mg
18.33%
Folate:70.6µg
17.65%
Potassium:550.88mg
15.74%
Zinc:2.17mg
14.48%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.09%
Iron:2.53mg
14.08%
Copper:0.26mg
13.01%
Vitamin B3:2.57mg
12.85%
Vitamin K:12.19µg
11.61%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.77%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.12%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.89%