Chicken Fajita Mac And Cheese Food

FAJITA CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
• Marinate the chicken and grill on a cast iron skillet or pan sear on any skillet. Cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (depends on the side of your the thighs). Once cooked, remove from heat, cover with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
• Dice the bell peppers and onions. Sauté in a large pan with 2 tbsps. of olive oil until tender. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt the butter. Once the butter melts, add in the flour and whisk until well combined. Then gradually add in the milk and broth while whisking continuously to create a smooth creamy texture.
• Let the sauce cook on medium-low heat for about 1-2 minute while continuing to whisk slowly. Then add in the spices, salt and mix again to blend well. Add in the cheese gradually and continue to whisk until the cheese melts completely and the mixture cooks for another 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat.
• Cube up the chicken, and add in the cooked pasta, chicken and the peppers. Mix together to coat well with the sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for another 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, sliced Jalapenos and enjoy!

CHICKEN FAJITA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in bell pepper, chiles and onion; cook about 2 minutes longer or until onions just start to soften. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Transfer to bowl, and reserve.
• In 4-cup glass measuring cup, mix milk and whipping cream. Return Dutch oven to medium heat; melt butter in Dutch oven. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. With whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
• Gradually stir in milk mixture. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheeses. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and reserved chicken mixture. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into baking dish.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly. Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips and green onions on top.