Spicy Cheesy Chicken Skillet Recipe

Name: Spicy Cheesy Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 Tbsp. oil; 2-1/2 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 2 cups fusilli pasta, uncooked; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers, divided; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min.
2
or until lightly browned.
3
Stir in next 2 ingredients.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Stir in pasta and spices; cover.
6
Simmer on medium heat 10 to 12 min.
7
or until pasta is tender, stirring after 5 min.
8
Add corn and 1 cup cheese; stir.
9
Cook 2 min.
10
or until corn is heated through and cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
11
Top with remaining cheese and cilantro.
12
Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.

940

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 Tbsp. oil, 2-1/2 cups water, 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cheesy Chicken Skillet falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Cheesy Chicken Skillet

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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