This Cheesy Salsa and Chicken Pasta Skillet is warm, hearty comfort food that’s ready in 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when you want to get your protein an veggies in without a lot of preparation!
*Text and recipe from 07/18/12. Images updated 10/27/17.
I think it’s pretty well established that weeknights can get crazy this time of year. Homework, sports, school meetings, the time you have after you get home from work is pretty much booked until bedtime.
So, it’s important to have easy meals that you can turn to when you need something to feed the family that doesn’t take forever to get on the table!
Enter skillet meals! One pan, a small amount of prep work, and a short cooking time. Skillet meals frequently make an appearance at our house because of how convenient they are.
Easy and they usually use ingredients that I already have on hand in the pantry and freezer.
Plus, they are usually hearty and filling. Like this cheesy salsa and chicken pasta skillet. You get your lean protein, complex carbs, and veggies all in one dish! Plus, it’s super versatile.
Don’t like a certain veggie? Leave it out. Want to add more veggies in? Go for it! Change it up to match the tastes of your family!
This Cheesy Salsa and Chicken Pasta Skillet is warm, hearty comfort food that’s ready in 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when you want to get your protein and veggies in without a lot of preparation! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Cheesy Salsa and Chicken Pasta Skillet
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ITheeCook says
Yum! I like that it easy to. Love skillet pastas.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks! Skillet pastas are a lifesaver for us on busy nights!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Wow there’s all sorts of goodness in here! Definitely bookmarking this recipe!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Chung-Ah! I hope you like it!
Ellen B Cookery says
There’s nothing better than pasta in a skillet with mixed veggies!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I agree! 🙂
Holly says
I am printing this recipe now!! I LOVE the sound of this pasta!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Holly! Let me know what you think if you get a chance to make it!
Jen @ The Scrumptious Pumpkin says
This is perfect for summer – a person can’t live on salads alone for an entire season! Love how easy and healthy this is! 🙂
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Seriously. . .salads only work for so long!
Sabrina Poehl says
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it 🙂 Glad I came across your blog, so cute! I will definitely be subscribing.
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Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks for following!!
Autumn@GoodEatsGirl says
This looks awesome! I love skillet dinners! Loving all the vegetables in this! Delish!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
We love mixing up skillet dinners with seasonal veggies!
Ashlee Christopher says
This looks fab cutie I love it must try!!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Ashlee! I’m sure you’ll love it!
baking.serendipity says
One skillet dinners are my favorite all year round, but they’re especially perfect in the heat 🙂 Yours looks wonderful!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
We have been looking for as many ways as possible to avoid heating up the house more than it is being heated by this crazy warm weather! 🙂
Emma @ Food, Fork and Good says
Oh my god, these pictures actually took my breath away. They look fabulous, and so tasty!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Emma! You’re too kind!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
I love easy dinner recipes like this! I am always searching for new ones. And the cheese + salsa combo is spot on! Looks amazing.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Easy is best! 🙂 Thanks, Sally!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Okay, so this may become my new addiction. It looks so good. Pinned it!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks for pinning Jennie!
Abby says
mexican and pasta? I’m hooked 🙂 Looks amazing! Sorry I’ve been so MIA in commenting lately!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Abby! I totally understand! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Carole says
Hope you enjoy the cartoon I linked in to Jam’s Corner’s Fabulous Friday. Have a great week.
meet.make.laugh. says
This sounds incredibly delicious….I’m on a black bean kick!
Chic & Gorgeous Treats says
Hi Jessica! I’m so glad that you found me on Foodbuzz! Now I get to pop over and read on your culinary journey. As long there’s cheese, chicken and salsa, I would self invite myself to your place for this pasta. Looks really delicious!! And I’m it is. I don’t think my blog is for healthy eaters, guilty I know, but I just love sharing treats.. Have a good weekend! Cheers Jo and stay in touch.
Chic & Gorgeous Treats says
Hi Jessica! I’m so glad that you found me on Foodbuzz! Now I get to pop over and read on your culinary journey. As long there’s cheese, chicken and salsa, I would self invite myself to your place for this pasta. Looks really delicious!! And I’m it is. I don’t think my blog is for healthy eaters, guilty I know, but I just love sharing treats.. Have a good weekend! Cheers Jo and stay in touch.
Note Etc. says
yummy…!! your pasta tempting me a lot! that’s looks so creamy yummy!
cheers
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I’m making this for dinner tonight, and I’m extremely excited to shovel this deliciousness in my mouth.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I hope you liked it!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I absolutely loved this dish. I changed it by adding a bit of spice. It was delicious. Thank you.
The UDG says
Pinning this to make like…tomorrow.
Carole says
Hi there. The current Food on Friday is all about pasta and noodles! So it would be great if you linked this in. This is the link . Have a good week.