Today’s Easy Chicken Chili Mac recipe and post is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken
When it comes to cooking I love using the freshest ingredients. Nothing says fall like comfort food recipes. Don’t you think? But, I like adding a “New Comfort Food” twist to my recipes. All the flavors, sauce and goodness but, made with premium quality chicken and other fresh ingredients. Today I am sharing my Easy Chicken Chili Mac.
When I think of comfort foods I think of chili, soups, pasta dishes and casseroles. I like simple recipes that you can make in one pot or almost one pot. How about you? This recipe is so easy to make. I really think it’s one your family can enjoy. Easy, Cheesy, Chicken Pleas-y! This recipe total time is under 30 minutes. Let’s get started.
Easy Chicken Chili Mac Recipe
For this recipe you’ll need a few pantry staples such as noodles, canned tomatoes. Fresh ingredients you’ll use are garlic, green peppers, green onions and chicken. My favorite is Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken.
It’s easy to find locally since it’s grown in California, and is my healthy go-to choice. For this recipe you can use Foster Farms Simply Raised chicken breasts or diced chicken breasts (both are with no antibiotics ever). You’ll also need sharp cheddar cheese.
When I first went to the store I wasn’t sure what I was going to make so I grabbed Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken breasts. They are big and thick. After I decided on the recipe rather than going back to the store I cut up my chicken.
Save yourself that step and purchase Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken diced chicken breasts!
How To Make Chicken Chili Mac Recipe;
On a separate chopping board, I chopped 2 garlic cloves and some fresh peppers, which I seeded and washed. If you have smaller kids or don’t like spicy foods just reduce the garlic to 1 clove and omit the fresh peppers.
When you first start cooking the recipe; in a separate pot boil the water so your noodles get done about the same time your skillet dish is done. Follow the package directions on your noodles. Drain and add the noodles to the dish just after you have added the tomatoes and spices. The amount you use is about half a package, equal to 4 cups cooked noodles. *Shown in steps below.
Next add your diced chicken into a nonstick skillet slightly preheated with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. You will cook the chicken meat until the chicken shows white about half way up. About 6 minutes.
Then stir your chicken and toss in your garlic and peppers. Cook about another 5 minutes. During this time open up your canned diced tomatoes.
I used fire roasted, well because some like it hot. But, regular will work too! Then a small can of tomato sauce; regular or jalapeno.
Add these into the skillet, after the chicken is slightly browned.
Then add your diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the cooked chicken.
Next, stir in the spices. Now, reduce to a simmer. Cook about 5 to 10 minutes longer.
Add the already cooked noodles to the skillet just after the tomato sauces and spices have cooked. Then stir them in gently.
After stirring in your cooked noodles, add shredded cheese to the top. Then lid your skillet. Turn off the burner.
After the cheese is melted, sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.
I don’t think comfort food has to be as heavy to be good. We are trying to be more mindful of our cooking and eating, and this includes incorporating antibiotic-free chicken. Does your family use a lot of chicken for cooking? I love Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken because it is locally grown, 100% vegetarian fed and is free of antibiotics.
Printable Recipe
- 1 package Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 2 peppers of your choosing ( Anaheim-mild, jalapeno-medium, Poblano-medium, cayenne-hot ) Seed and chop your peppers.
- 1-14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes (Mexican, Fire Roasted or Plain)
- 1-7 ounce can of tomato sauce (regular or jalapeno)
- 4 cups of cooked noodles (elbow macaroni or penne)
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. oregano
- Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- green onion chopped for garnishing
- You will cook the chicken meat until the chicken shows white about half way up. About 6 minutes.
- Then stir your chicken and toss in your garlic and peppers. Cook about another 5 minutes. During this time open up your canned diced tomatoes.
- I used fire roasted, well because some like it hot. But, regular will work too! Then a small can of tomato sauce; regular or jalapeno.
- Add these into the skillet, after the chicken is slightly browned. Do not over cook.
- Then add your diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the cooked chicken.
- Next, stir in the spices. Now, reduce to a simmer. Cook about 5 to 10 minutes longer.
- Add the already cooked noodles to the skillet just after the tomato sauces and spices have cooked. Then stir them in gently.
- After stirring in your cooked noodles, add shredded cheese to the top. Then lid your skillet. Turn off the burner.
- After the cheese is melted sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.
- Notes: If you have smaller kids or don't like spicy foods just reduce the garlic to 1 clove and omit the peppers. Use regular tomatoes vs. spicy.
What other chicken recipes do you enjoy cooking?
