Best 12 Cheesy Chicken Skillet Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Cheesy Chicken Skillet, a delectable one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, a creamy cheese sauce, and a medley of flavorful vegetables. This versatile recipe offers three irresistible variations: a classic version, a spicy rendition with a kick, and a vegetarian alternative for those with dietary preferences. Whether you're craving a comforting family meal or a quick weeknight dinner, our Cheesy Chicken Skillet promises to satisfy your taste buds. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the secrets of creating this cheesy masterpiece in your own kitchen.

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CHEESY CHICKEN AND SALSA SKILLET



Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet image

Chunks of chicken simmered in salsa with corn and green pepper are blended with cooked penne pasta then topped with shredded Mexican-style cheese.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ¼ cups TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 861.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

EASY CHEESY SKILLET CHICKEN



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Cheesy chicken recipe that uses only 4 ingredients, practically cooks by itself and makes its own gravy!

Provided by Diane Mick

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
6 slices American processed cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides. In the meantime, in a medium bowl combine the soup, milk and cheese. Mix together. When chicken is browned, pour mixture over chicken pieces. Cook over medium low heat until chicken is done and juices run clear. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 938 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

VELVEETA CHEESY CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET



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I decided to refer to my cookbook collection to find a tasty meal last night and this was the ticket. Richard prepared it and was tickled ppink with how well it turned out. We made 4 large breasts so we used some more oil than called for and cooked them slowly so they wouldn't burn etc. This came from my Favorite brand Name Best-Loved Recipies cookbook. This tasted like rice a roni with moist chicken... yummy!

Provided by rusted_essence

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon oil
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 1/3 cups water
2 cups MINUTE White Rice (uncooked)
8 ounces Velveeta cheese

Steps:

  • heat oil in a large skillet on med hi heat..
  • add chicken cover.
  • cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through
  • Remove chicken from skillet.
  • add soup and water to skillet
  • stir and bring to a boil.
  • stir in rice and 1 c of velveeta.
  • top with chicken.
  • sprinkle with remaining velveeta
  • cover and cook on low heat 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.5, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 126, Sodium 1481, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 39.6

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET



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Make this 30-minute skillet dinner featuring pasta, chicken, Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce and Old El Paso® diced green chiles--perfect for southwestern meals.

Provided by Progresso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Progresso™ Recipe Starters™

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups rotini pasta
2 cups cubed deli rotisserie chicken
1 (9 ounce) pouch Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) can Old El Paso® diced green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded taco-flavored cheese
½ teaspoon Diced red bell pepper
½ teaspoon Sliced ripe olives
½ tablespoon Tortilla chips

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 633.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CHEESY ONION CHICKEN SKILLET



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My zesty chicken with peppers and onions is so versatile, it works when you serve it over rice, potatoes, noodles, even a hoagie bun. -Kim Johnson, Sibley, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning blend
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with seasoning blend. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan. In same pan, add remaining oil, pepper and onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Stir in chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHEESY CHICKEN PHILLY SKILLET



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All the favorites of a Philly cheesesteak with a fun twist - chicken!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 package (8 oz) sliced baby portabella mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ Philly cheesesteak
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, bell pepper and onion; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add milk, hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
  • Top with cheese; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with topping (from Hamburger Helper™ box).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI SKILLET



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This is a simple, easy recipe I make on nights when I don't feel like making something that's time consuming or when the weather is cold. I also substitute 3 cans (12 oz.) of chicken if I don't have time to cook the chicken breasts. Some variations yield different flavors, ( substituting cream of chicken for broccoli cheese, etc.) so be adventurous! :)

Provided by BluJasmine

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 (8 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (although you can substitute cream of broccoli, broccoli cheese, or cheddar cheese soup)
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can evaporated milk or 8 ounces half-and-half
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheese (any variety, although I have found a cheddar or colby-jack blend works best)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
egg noodles or rice

Steps:

  • Cook chicken and allow to cool. Dice and set aside or use canned chicken and drain.
  • Mix the soup, sour cream and milk in a mixing bowl with the seasonings listed. Put on stovetop on medium-low and add chicken. Stir occasionally until slightly bubbly. Add the cheese and cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Set temperature to simmer until noodles or rice are done.
  • Put frozen broccoli in a microwave safe dish and cook, covered until thawed, (usually about 3-5 minutes, depending on microwaves). Drain, if needed, and pour and stir into chicken mixture. (One thing I have done is, I line a glass bowl or dish with about 4 paper towels, and pour the frozen broccoli on the towels. I then cover the dish, and nuke for about 4-6 minutes. When it's done, the broccoli doesn't need draining because the towels absorbed all the liquid from the frozen broccoli).
  • Prepare egg noodles or rice as directed on packaging.
  • Serve creamy, cheesy mixture over noodles or rice. I imagine you could serve it over stuffing as well, although I have yet to try it that way. Serve with a salad. Enjoy!

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN SKILLET



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This is easy and very good, add in some cayenne pepper for heat if desired, you may use skin on chicken pieces in place of breast but cooking time will need to be increased slightly.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
ground black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained (squeeze out any excess moisture with hands)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can low sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 -4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2-3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the soup with Worcestershire sauce and evaporated milk until well combined.
  • Mix in the shredded cheese; set aside.
  • Season the chicken breast with seasoned salt and black pepper.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the chicken breasts and cook for about 3 minutes on both sides or until nicely browned; remove to a plate.
  • To the same skillet add in the onion and saute for about 3 minutes.
  • Add in fresh garlic and cook for 2 minutes, then add in the mushrooms.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the mushroom soup mixture over.
  • Lift the chicken with a fork to coat in the sauce.
  • Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked completely (about 25-30 minutes).
  • Season the sauce with more salt if desired.

ONE SKILLET CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE



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This is delicious! A bit on the spicy side, but very tolerable. This is a VERY easy dish to make, and only dirties one skillet...hardly any clean up! I

Provided by saucysteph

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2-inch pieces
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 cup mild enchilada sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes (more if you like hotter foods)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)
chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, garlic and chicken. Stir occasionally. Cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken cooked almost all the way through.
  • Add rice and toast for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, enchilada sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
  • Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat.
  • Spread cheese over the top, replace cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.1, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 143.6, Sodium 1461.5, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 44

CHEESY CHICKEN & SALSA SKILLET



Cheesy Chicken & Salsa Skillet image

I received a booklet from Kraft Foods today which is called "food & family" and this is one of the recipes in it that I am posting here to try at a later date.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups penne pasta, multi grain, uncooked
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/4 cups Taco Bell Home Originals thick 'n chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into short thin strips
1 cup kraft shredded 2% mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 563.4, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 33

CHEESY TOMATO-CHICKEN SKILLET



Cheesy Tomato-Chicken Skillet image

One-pan dinners, like this creamy pasta entrée with chicken, tomatoes, and a touch of basil, save time and cleanup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked pasta nuggets or radiatore (7 oz)
3/4 lb chicken breast strips for stir-fry
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (4 to 5 medium)
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Reduce heat to medium; stir in soup, tomatoes, milk and basil.
  • Stir in cooked pasta. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY CHICKEN SKILLET



CHEESY CHICKEN SKILLET image

Categories     Olive     Dinner     Simmer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 pkg. Velveeta shells and cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken, cook on medium high heat, 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add pasta, milk, and water. Bring to a boilReduce heat to medium low; cover. Simmer 10 minutes. Add broccoli and carrots, cover. Continue cooking 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in velveeta cheese sauce until well blended.

Tips:

  • For a crispy chicken, make sure to sear it in a hot skillet.
  • To prevent the chicken from sticking, make sure the skillet is well-seasoned.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful cheese sauce.
  • Add vegetables to the skillet for a healthy and colorful dish.
  • Serve the cheesy chicken skillet with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken skillet is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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