CHILI-CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
12 ounces elbow macaroni
1 1/4 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 ounces)
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast (skin removed)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
Freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce container pico de gallo or fresh salsa (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, rinse under cold water and return to the pot. Toss with 1/4 cup milk. Top with the cheese and chicken (do not stir).
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add half of the pico de gallo. Cook, stirring, until the scallions soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and swirl to melt. Sprinkle in the flour; cook, stirring, until a paste forms, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the broth and the remaining 1 cup milk. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the sauce to the pot with the pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup pico de gallo.

Sarita Majhi
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


Vsosv Ahmed
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chili and mac and cheese.


Oluremi Joshua
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again!


Ramsey Hendry
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This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the chili sauce.


Treasuremolly Uwem
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


Md masud Rana
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chili and mac and cheese.


Silas King
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I'm a huge fan of chili and mac and cheese, and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken was cooked perfectly, the sauce was flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves comf


Destiny Dale
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This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the chili sauce.


Puran Kumar
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


Raaz KsRi
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chili and mac and cheese.


Sayed Miah
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again!


Lusikelelo Cetyiwe
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This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the chili sauce.


Bimala Thakali
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


Mummy Mumm
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chili and mac and cheese.


Sanath Chaminda
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more spice to the chili sauce.


Hayly Tejada
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This chili chicken mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. Will definitely be making this again!