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Chicken Fajita Mac & Cheese

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1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional)

1 red onion, sliced

2 cups elbow macaroni

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream (optional)

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack

¼ tsp smoked paprika

½ cup reserved pasta water (optional)

Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. Save ½ cup pasta water.
Toss chicken with all fajita seasonings (chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
In the same skillet, cook sliced peppers and onion until softened and slightly charred (5-6 minutes). Set aside.
In a pot, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until thickened.
Stir in shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until melted and smooth.
Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce. Fold in cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables.
Stir until everything is coated in cheese sauce. Add pasta water if sauce needs thinning.
Optional: Top with extra cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden bubbly finish.
Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, or lime and serve.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

Created 29 weeks ago

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