Easy One Pot Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese
Servings: 8
Calories: 548cal
Green Chile Mac and Cheese is a one pot recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes! This super creamy mac and cheese has just the right amount of green chiles to create the most flavorful kick. I never have leftovers of this dish!
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Ingredients
- 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable)
- 2½ cups table cream (10%-20% fat)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 cans diced green chiles (1 can for mild, 2 cans for extra heat!) 113 ml or ½ cup each
- 3 cups macaroni (380 grams)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the broth, cream, salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and green chiles (1 or 2 cans). Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Stir in uncooked macaroni, cover and cook, stirring often, until macaroni is al dente (about 10 minutes).
- Add cheese and stir until melted. If needed, add an extra splash of broth to make the sauce come together.
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Nutrition
Calories: 548cal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1327IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 2mg