Best 14 Alcaparrado Chicken With Mac Cheese Recipes

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"Alcaparrado" chicken with mac and cheese is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of Spanish-style chicken with creamy macaroni and cheese. This recipe is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious meal that is both flavorful and comforting."

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE



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In my family, a stick-to-your-ribs supper has protein, pasta and a good cheese like cheddar. This loaded mac works like a charm at potlucks. -Cynthia Huff, Flora, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, salt and pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour, paprika and cayenne until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and mustard until cheese is melted., Add macaroni mixture and chicken to sauce. Heat through, stirring to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE



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This delicious stovetop chicken mac and cheese is perfectly creamy and full of cheesy goodness. Easy to make, this recipe is ready to serve in 30 minutes and. is one that the whole family will love!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp of butter
2 chicken breast (cut into bite size cubes)
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
1 cup cheddar (grated)
½ cup mozzarella (grated)
½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tsp. mustard
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 pinch of nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tsp of the butter in a pot or a large skillet over high-medium heat
  • Add salt and pepper to the chicken and put the chicken into the pot
  • Cook for around 5-7 minutes until slightly brown and cooked through
  • Remove the meat from the pot.
  • Add the second tsp of butter and the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes
  • Pour in the chicken stock and milk, add the mustard and the nutmeg, stir and bring to boil.
  • Once boiling add the pasta and give it a good stir.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook pasta for 9-10 minutes while stirring regularly (note 1)
  • Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the stove, add all three cheeses and stir thoroughly to bring them all to melt.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put the chicken with all the accumulated juices into the pot, fold it in and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 53 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 861 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MAC AND CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield Yield: 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 pound chicken breast tenders, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound macaroni elbows or cavatapi corkscrew shaped pasta twists
2 1/2 cups raw broccoli florets, available packaged in produce department
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cups whole milk
1 cup chicken stock
3 cups yellow sharp Cheddar
1 tablespoon prepared Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place a pot of water on to boil for macaroni.
  • Heat a medium pan over medium to medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and chicken and season with salt and pepper. Saute a couple of minutes then add onion and cook another 5 to 7 minutes until onions are tender and chicken is cooked through. Turn off heat and reserve.
  • To boiling pasta water, add pasta and salt to season the cooking water. Cook 5 minutes, then add broccoli and cook 3 minutes more or until pasta is cooked to al dente and florets are just tender.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add butter and melt, then add flour, cayenne and paprika and whisk together over heat until roux bubbles then cook a minute more. Whisk in milk and stock and raise heat a little to bring sauce to a quick boil. Simmer sauce to thicken about 5 minutes.
  • Drain macaroni or pasta and broccoli florets. Add back to pot and add chicken to the pasta and broccoli.
  • Add cheese to milk sauce and stir to melt it in, about a minute or so. Stir in mustard and season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli and cooked pasta and stir to combine. Adjust seasonings, transfer to a large serving platter and serve.

BARBECUE CHICKEN WITH MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped cauliflower florets (about 8 ounces)
1 cup low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 small plum tomato, halved
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
Kosher salt
6 ounces elbow macaroni (about 1 3/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Bring the cauliflower and milk to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth; return to the saucepan and stir in 1 1/4 cups cheddar and the parmesan.
  • Meanwhile, grate the tomato into a bowl and stir in the barbecue sauce. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt; set on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 7 minutes. Flip the chicken, brush with the barbecue sauce mixture and continue broiling, basting with the pan juices occasionally, until cooked through, 6 to 7 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. Add the pasta to the cauliflower mixture along with a splash of the reserved cooking water. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the pasta is coated. Top the mac and cheese with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar; serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 132 milligrams, Sodium 701 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 42 grams

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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I saw my local ballpark was introducing Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and thought it was a great idea! This is what I whipped up. Serve with celery sticks and beer. Let me know what you think.

Provided by Matt R

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 rotisserie-roasted chicken
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's® Redhot®), or more to taste
½ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Cut wings and legs off rotisserie chicken. Skin and bone wings and legs; chop or shred dark meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in flour gradually until a thick paste forms. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute more. Reduce heat and season sauce with black pepper.
  • Stir Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese into the sauce until melted and combined. Stir in hot sauce, adjusting to reach desired level of spiciness. Add blue cheese, chicken, and macaroni; mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 157.1 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 977.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE



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Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
TOPPING:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in dressing., Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Top with bacon. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Prepare recipe as directed, increasing milk to 1-1/3 cups. Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking as directed or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

KING RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Three-cheese (yes, three!) macaroni gets a Tex-Mex makeover with an infusion of King Ranch flavors (chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes and taco seasoning!) that's sure to become a family weeknight favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
4 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese product, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 1/2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until steaming and bubbling around edges. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, Velveeta™ cheese and seasoning mix. Continue to cook over medium-low heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth; remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring to coat. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and green chiles until well mixed; transfer to baking dish.
  • Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top, and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with chips and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

MACARONI AND CHEESY CHICKEN BAKED CASSEROLE



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Take your mac and cheese weeknight dinner to a whole new level with this veggie-kissed casserole. The crunchy cheese and bread crumb topping makes a perfect finish for the creamy filling.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 9 oz)
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 oz)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 bag (16 oz) frozen broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Beat in flour, onion salt, garlic salt and pepper with whisk until thickened. Cook 1 minute longer. Beat in milk. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of the cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni, chicken and frozen broccoli. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; stir until combined. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 33 to 36 minutes or until mixture is bubbly (at least 165°F in center) and bread crumbs are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 cups, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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My Chicken Mac and Cheese is perfectly saucy, made with both stretchy mozzarella and sharp cheddar. It's the comfort meal you've been craving! Try is straight out of the pot, or follow my easy additional instructions to bake it.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounce elbow macaroni (or penne, rigatoni, ziti)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breasts (skinless and boneless, cut in small pieces)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to keep the pasta from sticking together. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • In the same skillet add the onions and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir. Cook for another minute. Whisk in the milk and dried mustard. Add the mozzarella, cheddar cheese and stir it in. Continue to cook until the cheese has melted.
  • Add the chicken and pasta to the skillet and stir everything together. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ALCAPARRADO CHICKEN WITH MAC & CHEESE



Alcaparrado Chicken with Mac & Cheese image

Classic American and Puerto Rican dishes combine to make this tasty chicken mac and cheese in sofrito sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 lb.), cut into pieces
3/4 cup sofrito sauce base (recaíto)
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, finely chopped
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
1/4 cup manzanilla olives, quartered
1 Tbsp. capers
2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
4 KRAFT Singles, cut up
1 pkt. seasoning with coriander and annatto
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until browned on both sides, turning after 3 min. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Add sofrito sauce and ham to skillet; cook 3 min., stirring frequently. Stir in tomato sauce, olives and capers. Top with chicken; cover. Cook 25 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package. Add Singles and seasoning; stir until Singles are melted.
  • Serve chicken over Dinner mixture. Top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 2040 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 41 g

MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli image

Provided by Brian S. Hale

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Dairy     Herb     Pasta     Vegetable     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Cheddar     Broccoli     Fontina     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
Olive oil (for brushing)
2 heads of broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 cups whipping cream
1 cup grated Fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 pound pasta shells, freshly cooked
1/2 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with olive oil. Grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Dice chicken and set aside. Cook broccoli in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually mix in cream. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add both cheeses and stir until sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta, chicken, and broccoli to sauce; mix well. Garnish with chives and serve.

CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

This quick and easy one-pot recipe is sure to be a dinner favorite. Chicken and pasta are smothered in a creamy, cheesy sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce. Some of the ingredients are customizable-don't have kale? Use baby spinach. No milk? Use half and half. Throw in your favorite pasta and cheeses and enjoy this melt-in-your-mouth meal!

Provided by Andrew Pollock

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for boiling pasta
1 lb medium shell pasta, penne or bowtie can also be used
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, julienne-style, drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk, or half and half
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 bunch tuscan kale, stemmed and sliced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl, toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and cook, flipping halfway, until golden brown on both sides and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then chop into ½-inch cubes.
  • In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Carefully pour in the white wine. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, then simmer until the liquid has fully evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir to incorporate.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and stir until the vegetables are fully coated. Cook for 2 minutes, until the flour is golden brown and smells nutty. Add the milk, oregano, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, and the kale. Cook, stirring often, until the kale has wilted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mozzarella, white cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses and stir until fully melted and incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir until well coated in the sauce. Stir in the chicken.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the mac and cheese with the parsley and serve immediately with more Parmesan cheese for topping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 16 grams

ONE-POT CHICKEN ENCHILADA MAC AND CHEESE



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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

16 ounces elbow macaroni
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 cup half-and-half
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
¼ cup chopped cilantro

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

ALCAPARRADO - PUERTO RICAN OLIVE & PEPPER MIX



Alcaparrado - Puerto Rican Olive & Pepper Mix image

This recipe is used in conjunction with my Recipe #315833. This mixture is used to add robust flavor to the dish with a true Puerto Rican flair. This mixture is also fabulous when used on Muffaletta Sandwiches or on Bruschetta that has been toasted and rubbed with a raw garlic clove.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Puerto Rican

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces pimento-stuffed green olives
3 ounces capers
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Chop green olives and pimentos, coarsely.
  • Place olives in a small jar with a tight fitting lid.
  • Add in the remainder of the ingredients and shake vigorously to mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.9, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 519.8, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.4

Tips:

  • To achieve a crispy and flavorful chicken, make sure to coat the pieces evenly in the alcaparrado marinade before cooking.
  • For a creamy and cheesy macaroni and cheese, use a good quality cheese blend that melts well, such as a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of alcaparras (capers) in the recipe to suit your taste. If you prefer a more tangy flavor, add more capers. For a milder flavor, use fewer capers.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Just make sure to preheat the pan well before adding the chicken.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken in this recipe. Just shred or dice the chicken and add it to the macaroni and cheese sauce.

Conclusion:

This alcaparrado chicken with mac and cheese is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a crispy and flavorful coating, while the macaroni and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and comforting. Together, they make a perfect combination that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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