King Ranch Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Name: King Ranch Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz); 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz); 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz); 4 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese product, cubed (from 8-oz package); 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained; 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles; 1 1/2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

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Updated Sep 20, 2018

King Ranch Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

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Prep Time 30 min
Total 60 min
Servings 8
Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
4 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese product, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 1/2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

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Instructions

Step
1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
Step
2

In 4-quart saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until steaming and bubbling around edges. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, Velveeta™ cheese and seasoning mix. Continue to cook over medium-low heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth; remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring to coat. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and green chiles until well mixed; transfer to baking dish.
Step
3

Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top, and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with chips and cilantro before serving.