Monterey Mac and Cheese

Monterey Mac and Cheese made with chicken and a variety of yummy Southwestern ingredients.

Cook: 20 min | Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (1 pound) package Perdue® Fresh Ground Chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained (regular canned corn may also be used)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup sliced or chopped black olives
• 1/2 pound macaroni or other shaped pasta
• 1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

1. In large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey or chicken and stir, breaking into small pieces. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
2. Add taco seasoning and stir to distribute evenly.
3. Add corn, tomatoes and olives. Stir to heat through. Keep warm.
4. Prepare pasta according to package directions. When pasta is ready, remove 1/2 cup of the cooking water, set aside and drain pasta.
5. In large bowl, toss hot pasta with turkey or chicken mixture and the reserved cooking water. Add cheese, stirring until soft.
6. Serve in bowls with tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition

Per serving: 418 Calories 23g Protein 555mg Sodium 7g Sat. Fat

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Perdue