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Taco Chicken Mac and Cheese
Taco Chicken Mac and Cheese is an easy one pot mac and cheese that is so rich and creamy! This simple macaroni and cheese is full of chicken, green chilies, and two kinds of cheese!
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
687
kcal
Author
Nichole
Ingredients
2
Tablespoons
Olive Oil
1 1/2
Pounds
Chicken Breasts,
Cut into Bite-Sized Pieces
2
Tablespoons
Taco Seasoning
1
teaspoon
Garlic Powder
16
Ounces
Macaroni Noodles
2
Cups
Chicken Broth
2
Cups
Milk
2
Tablespoons
Butter
1
4 Ounce
Can Diced Green Chili's
1
Cup
Freshly Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1
Cup
Freshly Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken with the taco seasoning and garlic powder and add to the hot skillet.
Sear the chicken on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the macaroni, chicken broth, milk, butter and green chili's to the pan.
SImmer, stirring frequently for 12-15 minutes until macaroni is tender.
Remove pan from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
Nutrition
Calories:
687
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
61
g
|
Protein:
46
g
|
Fat:
27
g
|
Saturated Fat:
12
g
|
Cholesterol:
127
mg
|
Sodium:
777
mg
|
Potassium:
797
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
695
IU
|
Vitamin C:
7.3
mg
|
Calcium:
394
mg
|
Iron:
1.9
mg