Z'tejas Macaroni and Chicken Recipe

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Z'tejas Macaroni and Chicken
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  1. Macaroni and Cheese Sauce:.
  2. Place cream in a saucepan. On medium heat, using a wire whisk, reduce till one-fourth has gone and slightly thickened.
  3. Add garlic, blue cheese and chipotle.
  4. Melt for approximately 5 minutes.
  5. Elbow Macaroni Blanched:.
  6. Add water to a stockpot, place on high flame and bring to a boil for one minute. Add salt.
  7. Boil water for three minutes then add macaroni and stir every minute from bottom.
  8. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente.
  9. Using a colander place macaroni and drain well then place macaroni in ice cold water to shock.
  10. Z'Tejas Macaroni and Chicken:.
  11. Salt and pepper chicken breast and place butter down on skillet.
  12. Place marinated chicken skin side down and place in large cast iron skillet on top.
  13. Sear for approximately 4 minutes till crispy.
  14. Turn over on grill and cook till done then turn on skin side down for approximately one minute.
  15. Before slicing, removing cartilage and slice in 6 pieces.
  16. Using a 12-inch cast iron or skillet, add mac and cheese sauce, jack and cheddar mix.
  17. Heat up till cheese melts approximately 1-2 minutes.
  18. Add macaroni to sauce.
  19. Top with jack and cheddar cheese mix.
  20. Top with bacon gratin (and place under broiler for approximately 2 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  21. Arrange sliced chicken in a star shape method and place green chiles in center on top between chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1618.92 Kcal (6778 kJ)
Calories from fat 1050.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 116.78g 180%
Cholesterol 401.04mg 134%
Sodium 1584.95mg 66%
Potassium 635.23mg 14%
Total Carbs 101.19g 34%
Sugars 4.89g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4.06g 16%
Protein 44.65g 89%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 883.2mg 88%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.79 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.1g 180%
Cholesterol 41.57mg 134%
Sodium 164.27mg 66%
Potassium 65.84mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.49g 34%
Sugars 0.51g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 16%
Protein 4.63g 89%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 26%
Iron 0.5mg 26%
Calcium 91.5mg 88%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 41.3
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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