# Spicy Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, packed with protein and lower in calories, this mac and cheese is a healthier and tastier alternative to store-bought versions.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- stirring spoon
- measuring cup
- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HCSDZy9m2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/59c4f815-9385-4811-a095-57723e65c017
- Extracted: 2025-10-25

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