Best Velveeta Zesty Chicken Mac And Cheese Recipes

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VELVEETA MAC AND CHEESE



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Velveeta mac and cheese is a hearty and heartwarming meal!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 cup milk
½ pound Velveeta (cubed)
2 cups elbow macaroni (measured dry (approx. 8 ounces))
½ cup sharp cheddar
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain.
  • Melt butter, flour, mustard powder, and onion powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Add milk a little at a time whisking after each addition. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in cubed Velveeta and continue stirring until melted and creamy. Remove from heat and add sharp cheddar. Stir in macaroni.
  • Spread macaroni into a 2QT baking dish. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle overtop.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until hot and crumbs are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 764 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VELVEETA® ZESTY CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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Try VELVEETA® Zesty Chicken Mac and Cheese from My Food and Family for a vibrant dish that will spice up any weeknight! This zesty chicken mac and cheese gets its bold flavor from diced tomatoes and green chilies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained, reserving liquid
1 rotisserie chicken(3-1/2 lb.), chopped (about 3 cups)
1 pouch VELVEETA Cheese Sauce Original

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding reserved tomato liquid to the water. Drain; return to saucepan.
  • Add chicken and tomatoes to macaroni; mix lightly.
  • Stir in VELVEETA sauce to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE



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If you're looking for a mac and cheese recipe with the perfect balance of cheesy and creamy, the search ends here.

Provided by VELVEETA Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VELVEETA Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup flour
1 cup milk
½ pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Cheddar. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 869.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

ZESTY MAC & CHEESE



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Diced tomatoes and green chilies make this mac and cheese as colorful as it is zesty.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain.
  • Microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Stir in milk.
  • Add macaroni to VELVEETA sauce; stir to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 14 g

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