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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

    (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Mac & Cheese

  • 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

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    Nutrition Information Per Serving: 430 Calories, 20g Total Fat, 11g Saturated Fat, 75mg Cholesterol, 1140mg Sodium, 40g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Dietary Fiber, 7g Total Sugars, 22g Protein, 0%DV Vitamin D, 2%DV Calcium, 2%DV Iron, 8%DV Potassium

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