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How to Make One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of both Mexican and Italian cuisine? If so, then you'll love this delicious and comforting fusion dish – One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Mac and Cheese. This dish takes the best of both worlds and combines them into a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Traditionally, enchiladas are a Mexican dish made with tortillas rolled around a filling, covered in a savory sauce, and baked. On the other hand, mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that origin...

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine enchilada sauce, half-and-half, and green chiles in the same pot over medium heat and cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Slowly add Cheddar cheese and pepperjack cheese and whisk continuously until melted, about 5 minutes. Return cooked macaroni to the pot. Add chicken and cilantro and stir until combined and heated through, about 5 minutes more.

    • Nutrition

    582 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 701mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 482mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 371mg

    Categories

    Chicken recipes
    Enchilada recipes
    Mac and cheese recipes