SOUTHWEST MAC AND CHEESE
This Mexican-inspired dish features ingredients loved in all cultures: cheese, pasta and corn!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except cheese in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 10 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg
PEPITA CRUSTED CHEDDAR JACK SOUTHWEST CHICKEN MAC
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add dry elbow pasta to boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente, drain and reserve.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add chicken, cilantro, salt, cumin, pepper and tomatoes; saute for 3 to 4 more minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Place back on medium-high heat, slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil while continuously whisking. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar, Monterey Jack, smoked Cheddar and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Stir in cooked elbow noodles and chicken mixture. Pour mac and cheese mixture into a greased 3 quart casserole dish. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs. Toss to coat and sprinkle crumbs and pepitas over top of mac and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crumbs browned. Enjoy!
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this Southwest Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Steph
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brown chicken and cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Add 2 cups of water bring to a boil.
- Add the 2 cups of macaroni cook on medium heat for 15 minute or until all of the water is gone (mix often so it does not stick).
- Add 1 can of Rotel and 10 oz. of Velveeta cheese.
- Melt and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.4, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 121.8, Sodium 1412.3, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 45
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