# Queso Chicken Mac N Cheese

This is a high-protein Queso Chicken Mac N Cheese that makes ten servings and 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 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

## Instructions

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

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFN3c-Wpuvj/?igsh=bXI3YmlqaGpmMWxp
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bfc23afd-b588-409f-b07a-a95706bd7007
- Extracted: 2025-05-27

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