Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Chicken
Indulge in the creamy, smoky goodness of Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Chicken. This dish transforms classic macaroni and cheese into a tantalizing experience with tender chicken and a zesty kick from chipotle peppers. It’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy night at home. With rich flavors and satisfying textures, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast (cubed or shredded)
- 1 pound dry pasta (shells or elbow)
- 10 ounces evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese (cubed)
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and bake the seasoned chicken breasts for about 30 minutes. Once cool, cube or shred the chicken.
- While the chicken is baking, cube the cheeses and let them sit at room temperature.
- In a Dutch oven, cook the pasta in salted water until tender, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add evaporated milk and butter to the pasta; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and mix in cheeses, chopped chipotle peppers, and mustard powder until melted.
- Stir in the cooked chicken until well combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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