SPICY MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN

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Fire up a classic with Spicy Mac and Cheese with Chicken. This Spicy Mac and Cheese with Chicken dish has a tangy tomato jalapeño sauce to spice things up.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 white onion, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into thin slices, divided
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and half the onions; cook 5 to 8 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
Heat oven to 350ºF. Spoon Dinners into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with chicken mixture. Blend tomatoes and jalapeño pepper in blender until smooth; spread over chicken mixture. Top with cheddar; cover.
Bake 30 min. or until casserole is heated through, uncovering after 25 min. Top with cilantro and remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1140 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 22 g