# Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

This recipe makes a high-protein, cheesy mac and cheese with chicken that is easy to meal prep and reheat.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 210 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- slow cooker

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3580629605564860?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/12075862-da8b-4dc6-870c-b3648c8179ba
- Extracted: 2025-02-06

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