Spicy Mac and Cheese with Chicken
Prep
15-30 MINS
Total
50 MIN
Servings
8 Servings
Fire up a classic with Spicy Mac and Cheese with Chicken. This Spicy Mac and Cheese with Chicken dish has a tangy tomato jalapeño sauce to spice things up.
Ingredients
2
pkg
2
tbsp
KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1-1/2
lb
boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1
white onion, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into thin slices, divided
1
can
(14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1
jalapeño pepper, stemmed
1
cup
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2
tbsp
chopped fresh cilantro
KRAFT DINNER
Original Macaroni And Cheese Dinner
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and half the onions; cook 5 to 8 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
Step 2
Heat oven to 350ºF. Spoon Dinners into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with chicken mixture. Blend tomatoes and jalapeño pepper in blender until smooth; spread over chicken mixture. Top with cheddar; cover.
Step 3
Bake 30 min. or until casserole is heated through, uncovering after 25 min. Top with cilantro and remaining onions.
Variation:
Prepare Dinners using the Light Prep directions, and substituting KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese for the cheddar cheese.
Special Extra:
Top each serving with a dollop of or sour cream.
