Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

from Stealth Health Life
10 servings
Queso Chicken Mac n’ Cheese Stealth Health Slow Cooker Meal Prep Series, Episode 5 Per serving (makes 10) 540 Calories 46g Protein 62g Carbs 13g Fat Ingredients: 32oz chicken breast 120g red enchilada sauce 80g of green chiles (3 tablespoons) 14oz (400g) can of fire roasted tomatoes 2 tablespoons garlic purée 2 tsp onion powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne 2 orange bell peppers 2 red bell peppers 1 onion Diced/Roasted High: 2-3 hours Low: 3-4 hours 672g pasta, cooked to 50% (Aka, cook for half the time shown on the box) Blended queso sauce: 800g 2% cottage cheese 100g 1/3 fat cream cheese 150g extra sharp cheddar cheese* 30g cheddar powder 120g red enchilada sauce 150g milk Salt & pepper to taste *use extra sharp full fat cheese for best flavor - macros shown at top of caption are based on Tillamook extra sharp cheddar Optional: chopped cilantro Cover on high for 15-20 minutes Allocate to 10 equal sized containers - store in the freezer (they’ll last for several months frozen) - microwave for ~4 minutes to reheat. Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk when reheating for creamier sauce If you want more indulgent meal prep recipes like this one, check out my cookbooks in my bio (200+ total recipes) 🫡 #stealthhealth #mealprep #healthyrecipes #healthyrecipesfordinner #easyrecipe #mealprep #highproteinrecipe #macrofriendlyrecipe #lowcalorierecipe #countingcalories #trackingmacros #fitness #crockpotrecipe #slowcookerrecipe #slowcookermealprep #healthyslowcookerrecipes

Ingredients

  • 32oz chicken breast
  • 120g red enchilada sauce
  • 80g green chiles

    3 tablespoons

  • 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • garlic purée
    2 tbsp
  • onion powder
    2 tsp
  • salt
    1 tbsp
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • cayenne
    ½ tsp
  • orange bell peppers
    2
  • red bell peppers
    2
  • onion
    1
  • 672g pasta

    cooked to 50

  • 800g 2% cottage cheese
  • 100g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 150g extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 30g cheddar powder
  • 120g red enchilada sauce
  • 150g milk
  • Salt & pepper
  • Optional: chopped cilantro

Directions

Prep & Roast

  1. 1

    Dice onions and bell peppers.

  2. 2

    Toss diced onions and peppers in the oven to roast.

  3. 3

    Cook 672g pasta to 50% doneness (half the time recommended on the box).

Slow Cooker Main Cook

  1. 1

    Add 32oz diced chicken breast, 120g red enchilada sauce, 80g green chiles, 14oz (400g) can fire roasted tomatoes, 2 tablespoons garlic purée, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cayenne to the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add the roasted diced onions and bell peppers to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.

Blended Queso Sauce

  1. 1

    In a blender, combine 800g 2% cottage cheese, 100g 1/3 fat cream cheese, 150g extra sharp cheddar cheese, 30g cheddar powder, 120g red enchilada sauce, and 150g milk.

  2. 2

    Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Final Assembly & Thicken

  1. 1

    Once the chicken is done cooking in the slow cooker, add the half-cooked pasta (such as shells).

  2. 2

    Pour the blended queso cheese sauce over the pasta and chicken mixture.

  3. 3

    Mix everything until well combined.

  4. 4

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for another 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and fully absorb.

Storage & Reheating

  1. 1

    Allocate the finished queso chicken mac and cheese into 10 equal sized containers.

  2. 2

    Store containers in the freezer for several months.

  3. 3

    To reheat, microwave for approximately 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Optionally, add 2-3 tablespoons of milk when reheating for a creamier sauce.

Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

Queso Chicken Mac n Cheese

275 min10 servings540 cal

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About this Recipe

Indulge Guilt-Free with High-Protein Queso Chicken Mac n' Cheese

Get ready to revolutionize your meal prep with our incredible Queso Chicken Mac n' Cheese! This isn't just any mac and cheese; it's a Stealth Health Slow Cooker Meal Prep marvel, delivering a whopping 46g of protein per serving while satisfying all your comfort food cravings. Perfect for busy individuals looking for healthy recipes without sacrificing flavor, this easy recipe comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker.

What makes this Queso Chicken Mac n' Cheese truly special is the ingenious macro-friendly queso sauce. We're talking about a rich, creamy blend of 2% cottage cheese, 1/3 fat cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar, and cheddar powder, creating an unbelievably delicious and lighter queso that coats every piece of pasta and tender chicken. Combined with fire-roasted tomatoes, red enchilada sauce, and a medley of bell peppers and onions, this dish offers a depth of flavor that's hard to beat.

This high-protein recipe is designed for ultimate convenience. Simply toss your chicken, spices, enchilada sauce, green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, and diced bell peppers and onion into your crockpot, let it slow cook to perfection, then add your partially cooked pasta and the blended queso. The result? Ten generous servings of creamy, cheesy chicken mac and cheese that are perfect for freezer meal prep. Enjoy a hearty, flavorful, and healthy slow cooker meal prep that keeps you fueled and satisfied all week long!

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