King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese | Southern Living
You'll find all of the tasty, southwestern flavors of King Ranch Chicken Casserole – like tomatoes, green chiles, sour cream, and chile powder – in this creamy skillet macaroni and cheese recipe. This hearty dinner entree takes just 45 minutes to prepare, and we can guarantee that your family won't leave leftovers. Sub in your favorite pasta, like traditional macaroni noodles, if you don't have any cavatappi on hand.
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CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE
CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE ©
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Ingredients:
Box of any Desired Macaroni
Dabs of Olive Oil
Salt
1 Tsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Sliced Onion
2 Breasts of Chicken cut into Cubes.
1 Small Package of Mushrooms Chopped
Dash of Pepper
1/4 Tsp Paprika
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
Any Desired Pasta Sauce
Dash of Dry Basil
Salt to Taste
2 Tbsps Philly Cheese
1 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
Mozzarella
Dry Oregano
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Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
This chicken pasta bake is cheesy, creamy and comforting. This dish contains everything you need: pasta, chicken pieces in tomato sauce, béchamel sauce and melted cheese. The perfect dish for family weekend family dinner.
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For the filling:
370g (13oz) Pasta of your choice
2 tablespoons Olive oil
3 Chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
1 Onion, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, crushed
2 Bell peppers, diced
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
400g (14oz) Tomato sauce/chopped tomatoes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Paprika
For the béchamel:
6 tablespoons (90g) Butter
3/4 cup (90g) Flour
3 cups (720ml) Milk, warm
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
For the topping:
85g (3oz) Mozzarella, grated
85g (3oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Prepare large and dip baking dish, set aside.
2. To a large pot filled with water add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil.
3. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, add crushed garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes more. Add chicken cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Then add diced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes and turn the heat off.
4. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook to al dente (1-2 minutes less than in the package instructions).
5. Meanwhile make the béchamel sauce: in a large sauce pan, melt the butter, add flour and whisk until smooth paste forms, then cook for 1 minute. Gradually add warm milk, while whisking constantly. Keep whisking over medium-high heat until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6. Add the sauce to the pasta, the add the chicken mixture. Stir until well combined.
7. Transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle on top grated mozzarella and grated cheddar.
8. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until golden-brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
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