Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet

Health score
6%
Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet
30 min.
4
420kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with a recipe that combines bold flavors and cheesy goodness? Look no further than our Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet! In just 30 minutes, you can create a delectable meal that brings the vibrant tastes of the Southwest right to your kitchen. This dish provides the perfect blend of cozy comfort and enticing zest, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner.

Picture perfectly cooked rotini pasta coated in a rich and tangy sauce, combined with tender cubes of rotisserie chicken and invigorated by the delightful kick of undrained Old El Paso® diced green chiles. Topped with a generous sprinkle of melted, taco-flavored cheese, this skillet dish is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home, you’ll appreciate the ease and quick preparation of this meal.

To add the final touch of crunch and layers of flavor, you can finish it off with fresh bell peppers, zesty olives, and crispy tortilla chips. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbs, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also keeps your energy levels up throughout the day. Get ready to impress with a deliciously cheesy dish that truly captures the spirit of the Southwest!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounce chiles diced green undrained old el paso® canned
  • cups rotini pasta 
  • cups deli rotisserie chicken cubed
  • cup cheese shredded taco-flavored

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

Calories420kcal
Protein41.06%
Fat35.47%
Carbs23.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.25
Glycemic Load
9.17
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.3513044352117%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:419.66kcal
20.98%
Fat:16.46g
25.33%
Saturated Fat:6.34g
39.63%
Carbohydrates:24.5g
8.17%
Net Carbohydrates:23g
8.36%
Sugar:1.11g
1.23%
Cholesterol:135.68mg
45.23%
Sodium:714.46mg
31.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.88g
85.76%
Selenium:23.82µg
34.02%
Phosphorus:159.33mg
15.93%
Calcium:159.18mg
15.92%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.17%
Vitamin C:10.91mg
13.22%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.64%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.46%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.28%
Folate:24.58µg
6.15%
Fiber:1.5g
6.01%
Magnesium:22.78mg
5.69%
Iron:0.94mg
5.21%
Vitamin A:229.47IU
4.59%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.56%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.7%
Potassium:124.22mg
3.55%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.57%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.96%
Source:Allrecipes