Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese
Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese from United States.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese is listed as chicken from United States. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
12 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Macaroni500 g
- Chicken stock473 ml
- Cream118 ml
- Seasoning1 packet
- Salt4.9 ml
- Olive oil30 ml
- Garlic2 clove
- Cheddar cheese237 ml
- Parsleyto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Fry your onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil until nicely translucent. Make a well in your veg and add your chicken.
Step 2
Add your seasoning and salt. Allow to colour slightly.
Step 3
Add your cream, stock and macaroni. Cook on low for 20 minutes.
20 min
Step 4
Add your cheeses, stir to combine. Top with roasted peppers and parsley.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 843 kcal
- Protein
- 79.1 g
- Carbs
- 21.4 g
- Fat
- 47.6 g
- Saturated fat
- 22.3 g
- Fibre
- 3.1 g
- Sugar
- 6.8 g
- Sodium
- 1519 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Milk
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.
Substitutions
chicken → tofu
Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.
cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter
Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese take?
35 min all in — 15 min prep, 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
chicken → tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.