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Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese
This dish brings together the creamy comfort of mac and cheese with the smoky, spiced notes of chicken fajitas, all cooked in one pot. Diced chicken and vegetables are sautéed, then simmered with macaroni in a rich blend of chicken stock and cream, infused with fajita seasoning. The pasta cooks directly in the sauce, absorbing all those flavors, and finishes with a generous stir of cheddar cheese. It's a straightforward meal that comes together quickly, with the pasta simmering right in the sauce for about 20 minutes.
21 minServes 4
Method
4 steps · 21 min total
- 01
Sauté Vegetables and Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red peppers, and minced garlic, cooking them until they soften and turn translucent. Push the vegetables to one side of the pot, then add the diced chicken breast to the cleared space. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning and salt over the chicken and let it brown lightly, stirring occasionally.
