Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

4 mins
Serves 10
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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, fire roasted tomatoes, and seasonings to the slow cooker.
  3. 3Add the roasted vegetables.
  4. 4Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  5. 5Once the chicken is done cooking, pour over half-cooked pasta.
  6. 6Pour over the blended cheese sauce.
  7. 7Add chopped cilantro (optional).
  8. 8Mix until well combined.
  9. 9Cover and cook on high for 15-20 more minutes to let the sauce 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 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
  • 150 g milk
  • 0 cilantro

Equipment

slow cookerovenbaking sheet