One Pot White Chicken Chili Mac And Cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and black pepper
- 4 cups broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 can white beans, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 2 cups shredded melty cheese
- green onions and cilantro, for serving
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- 2. In a large pot set over medium-high heat, add the butter, onions, and chicken and cook until fragrant, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in the broth. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- 3. Pull the chicken out and shred using 2 forks.
- 4. To the pot, add the pasta and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring often. Stir in the cream cheese, shredded chicken, white beans, salsa verde, diced green chiles, and 1 cup cheese. Cook another few minutes until creamy. Remove from the heat and top with cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- 5. Divide the pasta and sauce among bowls and top with green onions and cilantro. Enjoy!
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