# Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese

This high-protein, meal prep Queso Chicken Mac n' Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that yields 10 servings and can be stored frozen for quick reheating.

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

## Ingredients

- 2 orange bell peppers
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 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
- 672 g pasta, cooked to 50%
- 800 g 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 two orange bell peppers, two red bell peppers, and one onion. Bake them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes until roasted.
2. Add 32 ounces of diced chicken breast, 120 grams of red enchilada sauce, 80 grams of green chiles, 14 ounces (400 grams) of fire-roasted tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of garlic purée, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne into the slow cooker.
3. Add the roasted vegetables to the slow cooker and mix all ingredients thoroughly.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, add 672 grams of pasta (cooked to 50%, meaning half the time shown on the box).
6. Prepare the blended queso sauce by combining 800g of 2% cottage cheese, 100g of 1/3 fat cream cheese, 150g of extra sharp cheddar cheese, 30g of cheddar powder, 120g of red enchilada sauce, 150g of milk, and salt & pepper to taste. Pour the sauce over the pasta and chicken mixture.
7. Add optional chopped cilantro to the mixture.
8. Stir everything together until well combined.
9. Cover the slow cooker again and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on high to allow the sauce to thicken and fully absorb.
10. Serve the Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese in individual containers for meal prep.

## Equipment

- oven
- slow cooker
- blender
- sheet pan

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8k6PrQn/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/98210466-3cbb-44fd-846f-96ceef24b72b
- Extracted: 2025-07-28

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