Jalapeño Popper Mac n Cheese

51 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Tenderize 14 oz of boneless skinless chicken breast and season generously with salt, garlic, onion, and paprika.
  2. 2Tenderize 14 oz of boneless skinless chicken breast and season generously with salt, garlic, onion, and paprika.
  3. 3Tenderize 14 oz of boneless skinless chicken breast and season generously with salt, garlic, onion, and paprika.
  4. 4Air fry the chicken breast at 375 for 12 minutes.
  5. 5Air fry the chicken breast at 375 for 12 minutes.
  6. 6Air fry the chicken breast at 375 for 12 minutes.
  7. 7In a blender, combine 300g 2% cottage cheese, 80g light cream cheese, 60g 1% milk, 10 pickled jalapeño pieces, 2 tablespoons of jalapeño juice, 25g honey, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8In a blender, combine 300g 2% cottage cheese, 80g light cream cheese, 60g 1% milk, 10 pickled jalapeño pieces, 2 tablespoons of jalapeño juice, 25g honey, salt, and pepper.
  9. 9In a blender, combine 300g 2% cottage cheese, 80g light cream cheese, 60g 1% milk, 10 pickled jalapeño pieces, 2 tablespoons of jalapeño juice, 25g honey, salt, and pepper.
  10. 10Blend until smooth.
  11. 11Blend until smooth.
  12. 12Blend until smooth.
  13. 13Cut 10 slices of center cut bacon into small pieces.
  14. 14Cut 10 slices of center cut bacon into small pieces.
  15. 15Cut 10 slices of center cut bacon into small pieces.
  16. 16Boil salted water and cook 380g elbow pasta.
  17. 17Boil salted water and cook 380g elbow pasta.
  18. 18Boil salted water and cook 380g elbow pasta.
  19. 19Cook bacon over medium-high heat until desired crispiness.
  20. 20Cook bacon over medium-high heat until desired crispiness.
  21. 21Cook bacon over medium-high heat until desired crispiness.
  22. 22Turn off the heat and pour the jalapeño cream sauce into the pan.
  23. 23Turn off the heat and pour the jalapeño cream sauce into the pan.
  24. 24Turn off the heat and pour the jalapeño cream sauce into the pan.
  25. 25Mix in the cooked pasta.
  26. 26Mix in the cooked pasta.
  27. 27Mix in the cooked pasta.
  28. 28Add the cooked chicken and bacon.
  29. 29Add the cooked chicken and bacon.
  30. 30Add the cooked chicken and bacon.
  31. 31Garnish with chives and fresh jalapeños.
  32. 32Garnish with chives and fresh jalapeños.
  33. 33Garnish with chives and fresh jalapeños.

Ingredients

  • 380 g elbow pasta
  • 380 g elbow pasta
  • 380 g elbow pasta
  • 300 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 300 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 300 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 80 g light cream cheese
  • 80 g light cream cheese
  • 80 g light cream cheese
  • 60 g 1% milk
  • 60 g 1% milk
  • 60 g 1% milk
  • 10 diced pickled jalapeño pieces
  • 10 diced pickled jalapeño pieces
  • 10 diced pickled jalapeño pieces
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
  • 25 g honey
  • 25 g honey
  • 25 g honey
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 garlic
  • 0 garlic
  • 0 garlic
  • 0 onion
  • 0 onion
  • 0 onion
  • 0 paprika
  • 0 paprika
  • 0 paprika
  • 10 slices center cut bacon
  • 10 slices center cut bacon
  • 10 slices center cut bacon
  • 0 chives
  • 0 chives
  • 0 chives
  • 0 fresh jalapeños
  • 0 fresh jalapeños
  • 0 fresh jalapeños

Equipment

Air fryerBlenderKnifeFrying panPot