Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet

Health score
13%
Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet
30 min.
4
601kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine with a dish that’s as vibrant as it is delicious? Introducing the Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet, a one-pan wonder that brings the bold flavors of the Southwest right to your table in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or a casual weekend gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine tender rotini pasta enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce, complemented by the zesty kick of Old El Paso® diced green chiles. The addition of succulent cubed rotisserie chicken makes this dish not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With the crunch of tortilla chips and the freshness of diced red bell peppers and olives, every bite is a delightful explosion of flavor and texture.

Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch, a comforting main course, or a crowd-pleasing dinner, this Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet checks all the boxes. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbs, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your frying pan and get ready to create a meal that’s not just food, but a fiesta on a plate!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 oz chilis diced green undrained old el paso® canned
  • servings olives ripe sliced
  • servings bell pepper diced red
  • cups 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, cooking 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

Calories601kcal
Protein30.13%
Fat37.85%
Carbs32.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
10.11
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.083478378213%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.57mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:601.24kcal
30.06%
Fat:25.62g
39.41%
Saturated Fat:7.62g
47.65%
Carbohydrates:48.75g
16.25%
Net Carbohydrates:43.51g
15.82%
Sugar:4.57g
5.08%
Cholesterol:135.96mg
45.32%
Sodium:1123.47mg
48.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.89g
91.78%
Vitamin C:106.27mg
128.81%
Vitamin A:2643.86IU
52.88%
Selenium:25.36µg
36.23%
Phosphorus:243.74mg
24.37%
Fiber:5.24g
20.95%
Calcium:206.24mg
20.62%
Vitamin E:3.01mg
20.1%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.35%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.22%
Folate:62.84µg
15.71%
Magnesium:57.51mg
14.38%
Zinc:1.86mg
12.4%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.3%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.77%
Vitamin K:10.46µg
9.97%
Iron:1.78mg
9.9%
Potassium:341.04mg
9.74%
Vitamin B3:1.75mg
8.75%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.15%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.69%
Copper:0.15mg
7.68%