# Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

A high-protein, low-effort meal prep recipe that makes 10 servings of cheesy chicken mac and cheese, perfect for storing frozen and reheating quickly.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 4 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Dice onions and peppers and toss them in the oven to roast.
2. Add diced chicken, red enchilada sauce, green chiles, garlic purée, fire roasted tomatoes, and seasonings to the slow cooker.
3. Add the roasted vegetables.
4. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
5. Once the chicken is done cooking, pour over half-cooked pasta.
6. Pour over the blended cheese sauce.
7. Add chopped cilantro (optional).
8. Mix until well combined.
9. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 more minutes to let the sauce thicken and fully absorb.

## Equipment

- slow cooker
- oven
- baking sheet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C27rZGmLebb/?igsh=MWs3b2R3bm4wMTIzMQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7d20804f-82d2-4203-bca8-9def2647d695
- Extracted: 2025-04-14

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