Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

48m
Serves 1
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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 chiles, garlic purée, and fire-roasted tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  3. 3Add onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  4. 4Add roasted vegetables and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  5. 5Once the chicken is cooked, pour in half-cooked pasta shells.
  6. 6Pour blended queso sauce over the pasta and chicken mixture.
  7. 7Add chopped cilantro (optional).
  8. 8Mix until well combined.
  9. 9Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes to allow the sauce to 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 orange 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
  • 150 g milk
  • 1 cilantro

Equipment

slow cookerovenbaking sheet