Cheesy Chicken Chili Mac
from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Servings: 3 to 4
Calories: 655kcal
Ingredients
- ½ lb. macaroni
- 2 Tbs. butter
- ½ small onion diced
- 2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk warmed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- salt & pepper to taste
- ½ 10 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1-1½ cups chicken cooked, 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: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 2mg