Hatch Chili Chicken Mac & Cheese Recipe
Scratch-made mac & cheese with green chiles, your choice of grilled or fried chicken, and cheddar cheese topped with toasted breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, green chiles, salt, black pepper, and paprika until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is fully coated.
- 5
Add Chicken
Fold in the diced grilled or fried chicken into the mac and cheese mixture.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Hatch Chili Chicken Mac & Cheese!
