One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Mac and Cheese



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 16ounceselbow macaroni
  • 1(10 ounce) canred enchilada sauce
  • 1cuphalf-and-half
  • 1(4 ounce) canchopped green chilies
  • 2cupsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2cupsshredded pepperjack cheese
  • 2cupscubed cooked chicken
  • ¼cupchopped cilantro

  • Directions

    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.



    Cook's Note:

    To reheat leftovers, add chicken broth a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    582 Calories
    30g Fat
    48g Carbs
    30g Protein

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