Dinner for 4

Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese

Name: Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g macaroni; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 packet fajita seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 3 diced chicken breast; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small finely diced onion; 2 finely diced red pepper; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 cup cheddar cheese; garnish chopped parsley (optional)

$14.07for 430 minServes 4

Macaroni cooks with seasoned chicken, peppers, cream, stock, and cheddar for a creamy one-pan dinner.

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta$0.10/oz typical	18 oz	$1.76Typical price
	Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.07

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Kid-friendly Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort

Typical price

$3.52 per serving$14.07 for 4

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Ingredients

500 g macaroni
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 packet fajita seasoning
1 tsp salt
3 diced chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small finely diced onion
2 finely diced red pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup cheddar cheese
garnish chopped parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
Cook the onion, peppers, and diced chicken for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the macaroni, chicken stock, cream, fajita seasoning, salt, and 2 cups water.
Simmer uncovered for 14 to 16 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the liquid thickens.
Stir in the cheddar until melted, then scatter parsley over the top if using.

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