Cheesy Chicken Chili Mac
from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 646kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 small onion diced
- ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk warmed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- salt & pepper to taste
- 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
- 2-3 cups chicken cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- While that cooks, melt butter in a large skillet.
- Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until onion is soft.
- Whisk in flour, making a smooth paste.
- Gradually whisk in milk until it's all combined and smooth.
- Cook over medium heat until it comes to a low boil, then remove from heat and stir in cheese.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain macaroni and return it to the pan it was cooked in.
- Pour sauce into macaroni and add tomatoes and green chilies and chicken.
- Stir to combine and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 455mg | Iron: 2mg