# Chicken Fajita Mac N Cheese

A high-protein meal prep recipe for a creamy and flavorful Chicken Fajita Mac N Cheese.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1000 g Raw Chicken Breast, cubed
- 2 tsp Salt
- 3 tsp Oregano
- 2.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2.5 tsp Onion Powder
- 1.5 tsp Cumin
- 15 g Olive Oil
- 20 g Reduced Fat Butter (for cooking)
- 30 g Honey
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 20 g Reduced Fat Butter (for cooking)
- 100 g White Onion, finely chopped
- 100 g Red Onion, finely chopped
- 100 g Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 100 g Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 100 g Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
- 2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 30 g Minced Garlic
- 300 g 1% Milk
- 120 g 50% Fat Cream Cheese
- 50 g Fat Free Cottage Cheese
- 50 g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 275 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta

## Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breast into cubes.
2. Season with salt, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic & onion powder, cumin, and olive oil.
3. Mix it till the color changes.
4. Add light butter to a pan.
5. Add chopped onions & bell peppers and cook for 5 mins till soft.
6. Add extra fajita seasoning and lots of garlic.
7. Mix & cook 5 more mins till golden & fragrant then set aside.
8. Cook chicken in light butter 4-5 mins each side till golden brown & crispy.
9. Lower the heat, add fajita mix, drizzle of honey and fresh parsley.
10. Mix till well coated & juicy then set aside.
11. Add remaining fajita mix and blended cheese sauce.
12. Stir till smooth & creamy.
13. Add low fat cheddar, stir till melted & cheesy.
14. Add cooked macaroni then its so indulgent & creamy.
15. Serve & enjoy.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- glass bowl
- spoon
- pan
- wooden spatula
- small bowl
- whisk

## Tips

- Macros Per Serving (5 Total) 596 Calories | 58g Protein | 56g Carbs | 16g Fat

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8MtY8DL/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/84cb60f8-cfb3-4495-9a49-c4f77a1cd15d
- Extracted: 2025-06-08

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