Have some leftover chicken that you don't know what to do with? Transform it into a cheesy and comforting one-pot dinner sensation. Garnish with your favorite enchilada toppings if desired.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 can red enchilada sauce , 10 ounce
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 can chopped green chilies , 4 ounce
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 0.25 cups chopped cilantro
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Combine enchilada sauce, half-and-half, and green chiles in the same pot over medium heat and cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Slowly add Cheddar cheese and pepperjack cheese and whisk continuously until melted, about 5 minutes. Return cooked macaroni to the pot. Add chicken and cilantro and stir until combined and heated through, about 5 minutes more.
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