Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

Directions

  1. 1Dice the onions and peppers, then bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes.
  2. 2Add diced chicken breast to the slow cooker.
  3. 3Add red enchilada sauce, green chiles, garlic purée, fire roasted tomatoes, and seasonings.
  4. 4Add in your roasted vegetables.
  5. 5Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  6. 6Pour in half-cooked pasta shells.
  7. 7Pour over the blended cheese sauce.
  8. 8Add chopped cilantro.
  9. 9Mix all the ingredients together.
  10. 10Cover for another 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 2 orange bell peppers
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 672 g pasta
  • 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
  • chopped cilantro

Equipment

Slow cookerOven

Tips

  • Use extra sharp full fat cheese for best flavor.