Spicy Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water in a pan.
  2. 2Add 170g of macaroni to the boiling water.
  3. 3Stir the macaroni and cook for 7 minutes.
  4. 4Save 1/3 cup of pasta water.
  5. 5Chop 400g of chicken breast into small pieces.
  6. 6Season the chicken with 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  7. 7Mix the chicken and seasonings well.
  8. 8Cook the chicken on high heat for 6-7 minutes.
  9. 9Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  10. 10Add 1 cup of milk to the pan.
  11. 11Add 1/4 cup of light cream cheese to the pan.
  12. 12Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped chipotle peppers (in adobo sauce) to the pan.
  13. 13Simmer the sauce on low heat until it thickens.
  14. 14Mix in the cooked macaroni and chicken into the thickened sauce.
  15. 15Optionally, garnish with cilantro.

Ingredients

  • water
  • salt
  • 170 g macaroni
  • 400 g chicken breast
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup any milk
  • 0.33 cup pasta water
  • 0.25 cup light cream cheese
  • 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup chipotle peppers, finely chopped
  • cilantro

Equipment

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