Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

3h 30m
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Dice onions and peppers and toss them in the oven to roast.
  2. 2Add diced chicken, red enchilada sauce, green chilies, garlic puree, fire roasted tomatoes, and seasonings to a slow cooker.
  3. 3Add the roasted vegetables to the slow cooker and cook based on the instructions shown on the screen.
  4. 4Once the chicken is done cooking, pour over half-cooked pasta shells.
  5. 5Pour over the blended cheese sauce.
  6. 6Add chopped cilantro (optional).
  7. 7Mix until well combined.
  8. 8Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes to let the sauce thicken and fully absorb.

Ingredients

  • 32 oz chicken breast
  • 120 g red enchilada sauce
  • 80 g green chiles
  • 14 oz fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons garlic purée
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 2 yellow bell peppers
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 672 g pasta
  • 800 g cottage cheese
  • 100 g cream cheese
  • 150 g extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 30 g cheddar powder
  • 120 g milk
  • 0 cilantro

Equipment

ovenslow cooker