Spicy Chicken Mac Food

SPICY CHICKEN AND BACON MAC

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat broiler. , In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes (do not burn). Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta, chicken, bacon and jalapeno; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle chips over top., Broil 3-4 inches from heat until chips are browned, about 30 seconds.

ONE DISH SPICY CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE ( OR HAM)

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with cooking spray and saute chicken on medium-high heat for about 5 minute or until cooked through.
• Drain liquid from tomatoes into a 2 cup liquid measuring cup and add enough hot water to measure 1-3/4 cups.
• Add macaroni, tomatoes and the tomato liquid mixture to the pan and mix well.
• Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 9 to 10 minute or until macaroni is tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese sauce from mac and cheese package and sour cream until well blended.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese on top and cover.
• Let stand 1 to 2 minute or until cheese is melted.
• TIP: Reduced fat items can be used but I don't recommend nonfat.

SPICY CHICKEN MAC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On top of stove, cook macaroni as directed on box. Wash chicken breast and let drain in colander. Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Heat the olive oil and add the chicken pieces to skillet and saute until no longer pink.
• Drain macaroni and set aside. Add chicken soup to chicken in skillet, stir well. Mix in Ro*Tel tomatoes stirring well. Drain diced tomatoes and add to mixture, add in macaroni and mix all ingredients together well.
• Pour into a large casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lightly greased with oil. Cover casserole loosely with foil.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Mexican style cheese, return to oven uncovered to melt cheese. Remove casserole from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SPICY CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE SKILLET

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until lightly browned. Stir in tomatoes and soup; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
• Add Dinner; stir until blended. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Cook 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

SPICY MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and half the onions; cook 5 to 8 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Spoon Dinners into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with chicken mixture. Blend tomatoes and jalapeño pepper in blender until smooth; spread over chicken mixture. Top with cheddar; cover.
• Bake 30 min. or until casserole is heated through, uncovering after 25 min. Top with cilantro and remaining onions.

SPICY CHICKEN MAC SKILLET

Steps:

• Prepare mac and cheese dinner as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Reduce heat to medium; stir in tomatoes and soup. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add mac and cheese dinner; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Cook 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.