Name: Easy Cheesy Chicken Mac
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/2 lbs of chicken breasts; 2 lbs Velveeta cheese or an off brand; 1 lb pasta (any kind); 10 oz can of Rotel or off brand diced tomatoes & chilies; 1 1/2 cup milk; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp black pepper & optional salt; olive oil

If you need an easy meal that the entire family will love then you must try this easy cheesy chicken mac recipe! My family loved it and was asking for more, LOL.

This meal is basically a Queso dip with chicken and pasta added to it. How yummy could that be? Wow! Anything with cheese has to be good, right??? Of course! LOL

Chicken Tips and Other Meat Ideas!

You can use many different types of chicken for this easy recipes, here are some ideas:

raw chicken breasts that you’ll need to cook
canned chicken breasts – use 3 drained cans for this recipe
rotisserie chicken – use 1 whole rotisserie chicken for this recipe
fully cooked frozen chicken breasts located in your freezer section at your local grocery store. Use 1-2 lbs for this recipe
Add 1-2 lbs of browned ground beef to this recipe
Add 1-2 lbs of browned breakfast sausage to this recipe

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What is in cheesy chicken mac? (scroll down for full printable recipe card)

chicken breasts – options: rotisserie chicken, canned chicken breasts or frozen cooked chicken
Velveeta cheese or an off brand block of cheese
pasta – options: bowtie, penne, elbow, rotini or spaghetti noodles
Rotel or off brand diced tomatoes
milk
garlic powder
black pepper
salt (optional)
olive oil

How to make a cheesy chicken mac? (scroll down for full printable recipe card)

Place large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil
Add chicken breasts and cook until chicken is completely done
Remove chicken breasts from skillet and dice up into chunks
Cut up Velveeta cheese into cubes and add to the same skillet
Add the diced tomatoes, milk, garlic powder and black pepper
Simmer until the cheese is completely melted
In a sauce pan, cook the pasta as directed by the instructions and drain off excess water
Once cheese sauce is done, add the cooked chicken and cooked pasta
Stir and simmer for approximately 5 minutes on low
Remove from heat
Serve and enjoy

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What side dishes to serve with cheesy chicken mac?

Any one of the following would make a great side dish for your dinner or any main course meal:

garlic bread – make your own garlic bread or buy it in the freezer department of your local grocery store.
green beans – choose fresh green beans or canned green beans
corn on the cob
classic caesar salad
green salad or any type of colorful salads
sweet peas
brussels sprouts
sweet potatoes – choose to make sweet potato fries or baked sweet potatoes
fruit salad
dinner rolls
crusty bread

Can I freeze leftover cheesy chicken mac?

Yes, once that your cheesy chicken mac has cooled add the leftovers into an airtight container or add a sheet of aluminum foil or plastic wrap over the baking dish and place the leftovers into the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. This cheesy chicken mac freezes perfectly and can be an easy dinner for the future. To thaw this pasta casserole, simply take it from the freezer and place into the refrigerator. Once the dish is thawed you can reheat in the oven or in the microwave and then add your favorite side dishes and you will have a complete meal that even your picky eaters will love.

Yield: 4-6 servings