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One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Mac and Cheese
One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Mac and Cheese
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Turn leftover chicken into a delicious, keto-friendly cheesy one-pot dinner.
Ingredients:
  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions:
  • 1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a pot over medium heat, mix enchilada sauce, half-and-half, and green chiles. Heat for 5 to 10 minutes until warm. Gradually stir in Cheddar and pepperjack cheese until melted and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add back macaroni, chicken, and cilantro, stirring for an additional 5 minutes until heated through and well blended.