CHICKEN FAJITA MACARONI AND CHEESE
This Tex-Mex twist on macaroni and cheese is packed full of fajita flavor and plenty of cheese.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in bell pepper, chiles and onion; cook about 2 minutes longer or until onions just start to soften. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Transfer to bowl, and reserve.
- In 4-cup glass measuring cup, mix milk and whipping cream. Return Dutch oven to medium heat; melt butter in Dutch oven. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. With whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Gradually stir in milk mixture. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheeses. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and reserved chicken mixture. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly. Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips and green onions on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g
MEXICAN MAC-N-CHEESE
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the butter, corn, onions, red peppers, garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt to a medium saucepot set over medium-high heat. Saute until the onions are translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the cumin, chile powder, cayenne pepper and flour and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, to make a roux, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the cold milk in a steady stream, stirring vigorously until the mixture is smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until starting to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack. Cook until the sauce is smooth and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the scallions, pepper and rigatoni and mix well to combine.
- Pour the into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle the panko evenly over the top and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Remove to a cooling rack and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Garnish with the cotija, jalapeno and cilantro. Serve immediately.
MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN
I love mexican food and this is the perfect mexican mac and cheese- complete with tender bites of chicken to make it a meal in itself.
Provided by stonecoldcrazy
Categories Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until it is al dente.
- In butter, saute the peppers, onion and garlic and cook until veggies are softened and fragrant.
- Add chicken to pan.
- Stir in the adobo powder, flour, chili powder and cumin.
- Stir and cook until chicken is browned.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add parsley.
- Stir in all of the cheese until melted.
- Pour into greased casserole dish and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1115.2, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 159.6, Sodium 1521.5, Carbohydrate 132.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 8.9, Protein 61.2
ONE-POT CHICKEN ENCHILADA MAC AND CHEESE
Have some leftover chicken that you don't know what to do with? Transform it into a cheesy and comforting one-pot dinner sensation. Garnish with your favorite enchilada toppings if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Combine enchilada sauce, half-and-half, and green chiles in the same pot over medium heat and cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Slowly add Cheddar cheese and pepperjack cheese and whisk continuously until melted, about 5 minutes. Return cooked macaroni to the pot. Add chicken and cilantro and stir until combined and heated through, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 701 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CHICKEN MACARONI
"I often put together this yummy chicken and pasta combination for my daughter and her family," writes Donna V'Dovec of Veradale, Washington. "All she has to do is heat and serve it with a salad or vegetable for a filling meal that tastes great."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Fold in the macaroni and chicken. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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