# Chicken Fajita Mac N Cheese

A high protein meal prep recipe that is packed with flavor and easy to make with balanced macros.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1000 g Raw Chicken Breast, cubed
- 2 Tsp Salt
- 3 Tsp Oregano
- 2.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2.5 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1.5 Tsp Cumin
- 15 g Olive Oil
- 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
- 30 g Honey
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
- 100 g White Onion, finely chopped
- 100 g Red Onion, finely chopped
- 100 g Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 100 g Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 100 g Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
- 2 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tsp Oregano
- 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 30 g Minced Garlic
- 300 g 1% Milk
- 120 g 50% Fat Cream Cheese
- 50 g Fat Free Cottage Cheese
- 80 g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 275 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta

## Instructions

1. Slice your chicken into cubes.
2. Season with salt, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic & onion powder, cumin, and olive oil.
3. Mix till the colour changes.
4. Add light butter to a pan with chopped onions and mixed bell peppers.
5. Cook this for 5 minutes till soft before adding extra fajita seasoning with lots of garlic.
6. Mix and cook for another 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
7. Set aside.
8. Cook your chicken on medium heat for 5 minutes each side until golden and crispy.
9. Lower the heat and add the fajita mix, drizzle of honey, and parsley.
10. Mix till well coated and juicy.
11. Set the chicken aside.
12. Add the remaining fajita mix and blended cheese sauce.
13. Stir till smooth and creamy.
14. Add your low fat cheddar.
15. Stir till it melts then add your cooked macaroni.
16. Serve and enjoy.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- spoon
- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdB62CxE/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3b710a39-a37a-4353-8187-dad17d87e499
- Extracted: 2025-05-31

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