CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE

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Got chicken breasts and two packages of mac and cheese? Just add tomatoes, chipotle peppers and more cheese, and you can make this tasty dish for six.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes, divided
1 clove garlic
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 large onion, cut into wedges
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 pkg. (7 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Blend 1 undrained can tomatoes, garlic and peppers in blender until smooth. Reserve 1/3 cup tomato mixture; set aside. Drain remaining can tomatoes; set aside. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove onions from skillet.
  • Add chicken to skillet; cook on medium-high heat 1 to 2 min. on each side or until lightly browned. Top chicken with remaining tomato mixture, drained tomatoes and onions. Bring to boil; cover. Cook on low heat 15 min. Top with cheese; cover. Cook 5 min. or until cheese is melted and chicken is done (165ºF).
  • Meanwhile, prepare Dinners as directed on package. Stir in reserved tomato mixture. Cook until heated through. Top with cilantro. Serve chicken over Dinners.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 42 g

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