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
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Freya Hawkins
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it!
Galaletsang Motimedi
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken fajita seasoning and the macaroni and cheese complement each other perfectly. The dish is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
PravinDNB
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Ctg Atifaslam
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chicken fajita seasoning adds a delicious smoky flavor to the dish, and the cheese sauce is creamy and cheesy. My kids loved it!
Queen Olivious
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and creative ways to make chicken fajitas, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The macaroni and cheese adds a delicious creamy and cheesy element to the dish, and the chicken fajita seasoning gives it a nice smoky fla
Ankit Raut
[email protected]Yum!
Candy Akeem
[email protected]This dish is a great way to change up your usual macaroni and cheese routine. The chicken fajita seasoning adds a delicious smoky flavor to the dish, and the cheese sauce is creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Malika Vaday
[email protected]Loved it!
Jared Villegas
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Hassan Mirzaa
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chicken fajita seasoning and the macaroni and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
deku
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Moeez Rajoot
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Naomi Keepness
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and creative ways to make macaroni and cheese, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken fajita seasoning adds a delicious smoky flavor to the dish, and the cheese sauce is creamy and cheesy. I will definitely b
Maria Cornett
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Mohammad Ali
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Bilalrao Rajpot
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The combination of chicken fajita and macaroni and cheese is surprisingly delicious. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the macaroni and cheese is creamy and cheesy. T
Sohail Bhatti
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy. The fajita seasoning added a delicious smoky flavor to the dish.
TEAM SWAG YT
[email protected]YUM!