Cheesy Chicken Taco Mac

30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drop in 1 pound of cubed-up chicken, minus any weird spots, along with a small diced onion and the seasonings.
  2. 2Once chicken is cooked through, add a tablespoon of minced garlic, a can of Rotel, and an 8-ounce can of tomato sauce.
  3. 3Add about two and a half cups of elbow noodles and a cup and a half of chicken broth.
  4. 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. 5Add about half a cup of milk and a cup and a half of freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese and stir.
  6. 6Add another half cup of cheese over the top and put it in the oven for a couple of minutes to get it melted.
  7. 7Hit it with some dried parsley before plating.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2.5 cups elbow macaroni
  • 10 oz can Rotel
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 fresh cilantro

Equipment

large skillet