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Pepita Crusted Cheddar Jack Southwest Chicken Mac Recipe

Pepita Crusted Cheddar Jack Southwest Chicken Mac Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dry elbow pasta noodles
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno , seeds and membrane removed
2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 (14-oz) can tomatoes with green chiles , mild version
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
5 cups whole milk
2 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar
2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack
1/2 cup shredded smoked cheddar
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
1 cup coarsely ground roasted salted pepitas ( pumpkin seeds)

Directions:

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add dry elbow pasta to boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente, drain and reserve.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add chicken, cilantro, salt, cumin, pepper and tomatoes; saute for 3 to 4 more minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Place back on medium-high heat, slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil while continuously whisking. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar, Monterey Jack, smoked Cheddar and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Stir in cooked elbow noodles and chicken mixture. Pour mac and cheese mixture into a greased 3 quart casserole dish. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs. Toss to coat and sprinkle crumbs and pepitas over top of mac and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crumbs browned. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1639.82 Kcal (6866 kJ)
Calories from fat	1193.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	132.59g	204%
Cholesterol	618.78mg	206%
Sodium	2090.83mg	87%
Potassium	1104.91mg	24%
Total Carbs	46.94g	16%
Sugars	14.68g	59%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	9%
Protein	90.2g	180%
Vitamin C	14.4mg	24%
Vitamin A	2.8mg	92%
Iron	7.7mg	43%
Calcium	1460.5mg	146%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	243.84 Kcal (1021 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.72g	204%
Cholesterol	92.01mg	206%
Sodium	310.9mg	87%
Potassium	164.3mg	24%
Total Carbs	6.98g	16%
Sugars	2.18g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	9%
Protein	13.41g	180%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	92%
Iron	1.1mg	43%
Calcium	217.2mg	146%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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