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King Ranch Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2018
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Three-cheese (yes, three!) macaroni gets a Tex-Mex makeover with an infusion of King Ranch flavors (chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes and taco seasoning!) that’s sure to become a family weeknight favorite.

King Ranch Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
  • 4 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese product, cubed (from 8-oz package)
  • 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    In 4-quart saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until steaming and bubbling around edges. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, Velveeta™ cheese and seasoning mix. Continue to cook over medium-low heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth; remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring to coat. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and green chiles until well mixed; transfer to baking dish.
  • Step 
    3
    Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top, and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with chips and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

520 Calories
26g Total Fat
29g Protein
41g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
520
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
26g
41%
Saturated Fat
12g
61%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
29%
Sodium
1150mg
48%
Potassium
350mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
41g
14%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
6g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
50%
50%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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