# Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese

This is a high-protein, meal-prep friendly Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese that is part of a slow cooker meal prep series.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- slow cooker
- baking 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@stealth_health_life/video/7331893231195540779?_t=ZP-8zN76tnQh8Z&_r=1
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/89dde08a-7791-4122-9625-42e8f9884d31
- Extracted: 2025-09-01

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