Queso Chicken Mac N Cheese

Directions

  1. 1Dice onions and peppers and bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes.
  2. 2Add diced chicken, red enchilada sauce, green chiles, garlic puree, fire roasted tomatoes, and the seasoning blend to the slow cooker.
  3. 3Add in the roasted vegetables.
  4. 4Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  5. 5Pour over half-cooked pasta.
  6. 6Pour over the blended cheese sauce.
  7. 7Add chopped cilantro.
  8. 8Mix well.
  9. 9Cover for another 15-20 minutes.

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 cottage cheese
  • 100 g 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 cooker

Tips

  • Store the servings in the freezer and reheat in the microwave for ~4 minutes.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk when reheating for creamier sauce.
  • Use extra sharp full fat cheese for best flavor.