Spicy Chicken Mac And Cheese Skillet Recipes

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MAC AND CHEESE CHICKEN SKILLET



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"This is a wonderful and speedy Italian-style entree. Just open your pantry and you'll discover a quick-fix for dinner!" Margaret Wilson - Hemet, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink. , Set aside the cheese packet from the macaroni dinner mix. Stir in the pasta, broth, zucchini, onion and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. , Stir in tomatoes and the contents of the reserved cheese packet. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SPICY CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: Kraft® Macaroni and Cheese Blue Box Original, unsalted butter, milk, medium red onion, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, shredded cooked chicken, Kraft® Ranch Dressing, Cholula® Hot Sauce, green onion

Provided by KraftHeinz

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Kraft® Macaroni and Cheese Blue Box Original
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
¼ cup milk
½ medium red onion, diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon Kraft® Ranch Dressing
1 teaspoon Cholula® Hot Sauce
1 green onion, sliced on the bias

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups (1.5 l) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the macaroni in a colander (do not rinse), then return to the pot over low heat. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, the milk, and cheese sauce mix and stir well until creamy. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then add the red onion, salt, cayenne, and shredded chicken. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until the onion is just starting to get tender and the chicken is heated through. Mix the chicken mixture into the mac and cheese.
  • Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle the Kraft® Ranch Dressing and Cholula® Hot Sauce on top, then garnish with the sliced green onion. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SPICY CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE SKILLET



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Spice up a favorite cheesy dish with our Spicy Chicken Mac and Cheese Skillet. Ready to serve in 30 minutes, our spicy chicken mac and cheese is delicious!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until lightly browned. Stir in tomatoes and soup; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Dinner; stir until blended. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Cook 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

SUPER SPICY MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound macaroni
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cups whole milk, plus more if needed
8 ounces queso blanco-style processed cheese, cubed
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
1 cup grated pepper jack
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Hot sauce, as desired

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper, jalapeno, garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the veggies have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and heat until starting to bubble around the edges. Add the processed cheese and stir until melted. Add the Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses, pepper, kosher salt, seasoned salt and hot sauce to taste. Stir until the cheese is melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a splash of milk if the sauce seems too thick. Fold in the cooked macaroni and serve.
  • Reheating instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the mac and cheese in a baking dish, cover with foil and heat until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

SPICY CHICKEN AND BACON MAC



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I've been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, chicken, jalapenos and spicy cheese, this is the ultimate! I use rotisserie chicken and precooked bacon when I'm pressed for time. -Sarah Gilbert, Aloha, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups uncooked cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup crushed kettle-cooked potato chips or panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat broiler. , In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes (do not burn). Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta, chicken, bacon and jalapeno; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle chips over top., Broil 3-4 inches from heat until chips are browned, about 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Fat 50g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SPICY CHICKEN MAC SKILLET



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Substitute: Prepare as directed, using Kraft shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese or Kraft Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese. I found this recipe in Kraft Food & Family. Each serving is 1 1/3 cup. I have not tried this mac & cheese. I'm posting this for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 ounces kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
14 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained'
10 ounces cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup kraft mexican style shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare mac and cheese dinner as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Reduce heat to medium; stir in tomatoes and soup. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mac and cheese dinner; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Cook 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 1123.7, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6, Protein 26.8

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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I saw my local ballpark was introducing Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and thought it was a great idea! This is what I whipped up. Serve with celery sticks and beer. Let me know what you think.

Provided by Matt R

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 rotisserie-roasted chicken
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's® Redhot®), or more to taste
½ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Cut wings and legs off rotisserie chicken. Skin and bone wings and legs; chop or shred dark meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in flour gradually until a thick paste forms. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute more. Reduce heat and season sauce with black pepper.
  • Stir Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese into the sauce until melted and combined. Stir in hot sauce, adjusting to reach desired level of spiciness. Add blue cheese, chicken, and macaroni; mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 157.1 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 977.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

ONE DISH SPICY CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE ( OR HAM)



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Looking for something new and different? Tired of the same old thing? Try this quick and easy stove top one dish meal that uses top quality pantry items and staples and cooks in one pot! Less dishes, less time, equals a happy MAMA! This is also great with some cooked ham rather than chicken! NOTE: Instead of the box mix you can use my homemade recipe for mac and cheese recipe #135662 Also, when using a lot of pantry items you can UP the taste and freshness level by adding some fresh ingredients like fresh parsley or other herbs, fresh cheese or even sneak in some fresh veggies like a little diced/minced celery, bell pepper, garlic or onion. Some green veggies like peas or broccoli would be a great addition here too! Consider this recipe as a spark to light your creativity!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, a can of diced tomatoes can be sub'd if you do not want spicy
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (12 ounce) package macaroni shells and cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray and saute chicken on medium-high heat for about 5 minute or until cooked through.
  • Drain liquid from tomatoes into a 2 cup liquid measuring cup and add enough hot water to measure 1-3/4 cups.
  • Add macaroni, tomatoes and the tomato liquid mixture to the pan and mix well.
  • Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 9 to 10 minute or until macaroni is tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese sauce from mac and cheese package and sour cream until well blended.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese on top and cover.
  • Let stand 1 to 2 minute or until cheese is melted.
  • TIP: Reduced fat items can be used but I don't recommend nonfat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 102.4, Sodium 526.5, Carbohydrate 3.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 28.7

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