Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese
Creamy, comforting chicken fajita mac and cheese with tender seasoned chicken, peppers and gooey cheddar — a spicy-savored twist on classic mac and cheese.
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
main
- 500 g macaroni
- 480 ml chicken stock
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 pcs chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pcs onion, finely diced
- 2 pcs red pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- parsley, chopped (garnish)
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and fry onion, red pepper and garlic until translucent.
- Make a well in the vegetables and add the diced chicken.
- Add fajita seasoning and salt, cook until chicken colours slightly.
- Pour in heavy cream, chicken stock and add macaroni.
- Simmer on low for about 20 minutes until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley and roasted peppers if desired.