Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1

Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight.

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

540

Sugar

Fat

24g

The Cheesy Southwest Chicken Skillet is a delicious and popular one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight. Loaded with tender rotisserie chicken, rotini pasta, and covered in melted taco-flavored cheese, this dish is a perfect comfort meal that is sure to satisfy any craving. The addition of optional garnishes like diced red bell pepper, sliced ripe olives, and tortilla chips add extra flavor and crunch to this already perfect meal. This recipe is quick and easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Try it out and enjoy a delicious dinner!

Instructions

1.	Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2.	In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
3.	Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine with the chicken.
4.	Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the pasta and chicken.
5.	Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6.	Serve the cheesy Southwest chicken skillet hot, garnished with diced red bell pepper, sliced ripe olives, and tortilla chips if desired.

PROS

This one-pan meal is perfect for a quick and easy dinner on a busy weeknight.
It is also a crowd-pleaser and can be customized with different garnishes to suit individual tastes.

CONS

This meal is high in calories, fat, and sodium due to the cheese and pasta.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this meal is not particularly healthy, it does provide protein from the chicken and some nutrients from the optional garnishes such as bell pepper and olives. It can also be made healthier by using whole grain pasta and reducing the amount of cheese used.

	2 cups rotini pasta
	2 cups cubed deli rotisserie chicken
	1 cup shredded taco-flavored cheese
	Garnishes , if desired :
	Diced red bell pepper ( optional )
	Sliced ripe olives ( optional )
	Tortilla chips ( optional )