Mexican Mac And Cheese With Chicken Recipe

Name: Mexican Mac And Cheese With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 lb pasta shells; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup vidalia onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon parsley; 2 cups Mexican blend cheese (cheddar and monteray jack)

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb pasta shells
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup vidalia onion, chopped
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon parsley
2 cups Mexican blend cheese (cheddar and monteray jack)

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until it is al dente.
3
In butter, saute the peppers, onion and garlic and cook until veggies are softened and fragrant.
4
Add chicken to pan.
5
Stir in the adobo powder, flour, chili powder and cumin.
6
Stir and cook until chicken is browned.
7
Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add parsley.
8
Stir in all of the cheese until melted.
9
Pour into greased casserole dish and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.

858

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 lb pasta shells, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Mac And Cheese With Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Mac And Cheese With Chicken

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