Fajita Chicken Mac n Cheese

A delicious fusion of fajita flavors with creamy mac and cheese, making a spicy, cheesy delight.

By @dinner_at_hols

Original recipe source

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken breast
• 1 tbsp chicken seasoning I used @justspices_uk
• 2 tbsp fajita seasoning I used @justspices_uk
• 1 onion finely diced
• 3 peppers finely diced
• 3 tsp garlic purée or 3 cloves
• 300 g pasta
• 400 ml chicken stock hot
• 600 ml milk warmed
• 1 tsp mustard optional, I used English mustard
• 120 g cheese extra mature cheddar and mozzarella mixed
• 0 parsley optional, for garnish
• 0 chili flakes optional, for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the chicken with chicken seasoning and fajita seasoning.
2. Fry the chicken in a pan until cooked through and browned.
3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the diced onion and peppers to the same pan and cook until soft.
4. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
5. Add uncooked pasta to the pan and mix well, then add hot chicken stock.
6. After the stock is absorbed, add warm milk and reduce the heat.
7. Cook until pasta is done and the sauce is creamy. Add mustard and cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
8. Season to taste and return chicken to the pan.
9. Garnish with parsley and chili flakes if desired.