Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese

Name: Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 32 oz chicken breast; 120 g red enchilada sauce; 80 g green chiles; 14 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes; 2 tablespoons garlic purée; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp cayenne; 2 orange bell peppers; 2 red bell peppers; 1 onion; 672 g pasta, cooked to 50%; 800 g 2% cottage cheese; 100 g 1/3 fat cream cheese; 150 g extra sharp cheddar cheese; 30 g cheddar powder; 120 g red enchilada sauce; 150 g milk; salt; pepper; chopped cilantro

Serves 10

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Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese

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Serves 10

Directions

1Dice some onions and bell peppers.
2Toss the diced onions and bell peppers onto a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
3Add diced chicken breast, red enchilada sauce, green chiles, garlic purée, fire-roasted tomatoes, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne to the slow cooker.
4Add the roasted vegetables to the slow cooker.
5Mix all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
6Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
7Once the chicken is cooked, add half-cooked pasta to the slow cooker.
8Pour the blended queso sauce over the pasta and chicken. The sauce contains 2% cottage cheese, 1/3 fat cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar cheese, cheddar powder, red enchilada sauce, milk, salt, and pepper to taste.
9Add chopped cilantro (optional) to the slow cooker.
10Mix everything thoroughly until it looks combined.
11Cover the slow cooker again for another 15-20 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and fully absorb.
12Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

32 oz chicken breast
120 g red enchilada sauce
80 g green chiles
14 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes
2 tablespoons garlic purée
2 tsp onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp cayenne
2 orange bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
1 onion
672 g pasta, cooked to 50%
800 g 2% cottage cheese
100 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
150 g extra sharp cheddar cheese
30 g cheddar powder
120 g red enchilada sauce
150 g milk
salt
pepper
chopped cilantro

Equipment

ovenslow cookerbaking sheet

Tips

Store frozen and reheat in the microwave for 4-5 minutes.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk when reheating for a creamier sauce.
Use extra sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.

Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese

Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese

Directions

Ingredients

Equipment

Tips

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