Spicy Mac and Cheese with Chicken

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

50 MIN

Servings

8 Servings


Ingredients

2 pkg

(7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Mac & Cheese

2 tbsp

KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1-1/2 lb

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

1 

white onion, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into thin slices, divided

1 can

(14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 

jalapeño pepper, stemmed

1 cup

Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

2 tbsp

chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions

Step 1

Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and half the onions; cook 5 to 8 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.

Step 2

Heat oven to 350ºF. Spoon Dinners into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with chicken mixture. Blend tomatoes and jalapeño pepper in blender until smooth; spread over chicken mixture. Top with cheddar; cover.

Step 3

Bake 30 min. or until casserole is heated through, uncovering after 25 min. Top with cilantro and remaining onions.

Variation:

Prepare Dinners using the Light Prep directions, and substituting KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese for the cheddar cheese.

Special Extra:

Top each serving with a dollop of or sour cream.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 430 Calories, 20g Total Fat, 11g Saturated Fat, 75mg Cholesterol, 1140mg Sodium, 40g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Dietary Fiber, 7g Total Sugars, 22g Protein, 0%DV Vitamin D, 2%DV Calcium, 2%DV Iron, 8%DV Potassium