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Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese
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35 MIN · 951 KCAL

Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese

Fajita-spiced chicken and macaroni in one creamy, cheesy pot.

High-proteinChickenPastaComfort foodFamily friendlySpicy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/8 lbmacaroni, dry
  • 4 cupschicken stock
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 1fajita seasoning, 1 packet
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 3chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1onion, small, finely diced
  • 2red pepper, finely diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 cupcheddar cheese, grated
  • parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • roasted peppers, for topping

Method

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, red peppers, and garlic and fry until nicely translucent.

  2. 2

    Make a well in the vegetables and add the diced chicken. Add the fajita seasoning and salt. Allow the chicken to color slightly.

  3. 3

    Add the cream, chicken stock and dry macaroni and stir. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring now and then so nothing sticks, until the pasta is tender, most of the liquid has been absorbed and the chicken is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Add the cheddar cheese and stir to melt and combine.

  5. 5

    Top with roasted peppers and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
951
Protein
56g
Carbs
104g
Fat
34g

Estimated from USDA data

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