High Protein Chicken Fajita Mac n Cheese
Directions
- 1Slice chicken into cubes and season with salt, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and olive oil. Mix until the color changes.
- 2Add light butter to a pan with chopped onions and mixed bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- 3Add extra fajita seasoning with lots of garlic. Mix and cook for another 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- 4Set aside. Next, cook the seasoned chicken in light butter on medium heat for 4–5 minutes each side until golden and crispy.
- 5Lower the heat, add the fajita mix, a drizzle of honey and parsley. Give it a good mix until juicy and delicious.
- 6Set the chicken aside. Add the remaining fajita mix and the blended cheese sauce (milk, cream cheese, and cottage cheese). Stir until smooth and creamy.
- 7Add low-fat cheddar and stir till melted and cheesy.
- 8Add cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1000 g Raw Chicken Breast
- 2 tsp Salt
- 3 tsp Oregano
- 2.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2.5 tsp Onion Powder
- 1.5 tsp Cumin
- 15 g Olive Oil
- 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
- 30 g Honey
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
- 100 g White Onion
- 100 g Red Onion
- 100 g Green Bell Pepper
- 100 g Red Bell Pepper
- 100 g Yellow Bell Pepper
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 30 g Minced Garlic
- 300 g 1% Milk
- 120 g 50% Fat Cream Cheese
- 50 g Fat Free Cottage Cheese
- 80 g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
- 275 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
Equipment
knifebaking dishpanspoonwooden spatulawhisk