After sharing this popular Creamy Cucumber Salad last month, I'm back this month with a new dish for the entire family.
Simple one pot meals are my specialty and I‘m excited to share this One Pot Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta recipe with you.
The entire meal cooks in less than 35 minutes and is made with the freshest flavors.
Combine chicken, fresh jalapeños, pasta, cheese and a few other simple ingredients in one pot to make dinner easy. Top the pasta with bacon and garnish with flat leaf parsley before serving.
See how easy this One Pot Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta is to make. Watch the video!!!
One Pot Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta, One Pot Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta Recipe, Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta, Skillet Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta
One-Pot
American
Yield: 5Author: Ashley Cote
One Pot Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta
One Pot Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta cooks in one pot to make clean up easy! The meal is packed with flavor and is perfect for the entire family.
prep time: 5 minscook time: 35 minstotal time: 40 mins
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup water
2-3 jalapeño peppers, minced
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese
4 slices cooked bacon
Sliced jalapeño, for garnish
Freshly chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken with chili powder; set aside.
In a 12” pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken to pan and cook until brown on both sides. Stir in garlic and cook one additional minute.
Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, water and sliced peppers. Stir then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 22 minutes.
Uncover and cook until almost all of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
Garnish with bacon, sliced jalapeños and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is made with a few simple ingredients and comes together in one skillet. It is made with all of your favorite Chicken Parmesan ingredients and flavors.
Do you love Chicken Parmesan? Are you looking for an easy and delicious way to cook Chicken Parmesan Pasta in one pot?
One Pot Meals make dinner easy. When you add comforting pasta, sauce and chicken it’s even better. One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is one of my favorite dinner recipes and is perfect for the entire family.
It’s a classic dish and everything cooks in one pot including the chicken and pasta. After enjoying this recipe once, you will want to make it again and again.
I'm Ashley from Spoonful of Flavor and today I’m back with another one pot chicken pasta dinner. One pot meals are my specialty and I’m excited to share this meal with you.
Simple one pot meals are a welcome addition to my dinner menu and I‘m excited to share this One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe with you.
The entire meal cooks in less than 40 minutes and is made with the freshest flavors. Combine chicken, sauce, pasta, cheese and a few other simple ingredients in one pot to make dinner easy.
See how easy this One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is to make. Watch the video!!!
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta, One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe, Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Skillet Chicken Parmesan Pasta
One-Pot
Italian
Yield: 5Author: Ashley Cote
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is made with a few simple ingredients and comes together in one skillet. It is made with all of your favorite Chicken Parmesan ingredients and flavors.
prep time: 5 minscook time: 35 minstotal time: 40 mins
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
chopped fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken with salt and pepper; set aside.
In a 12” pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken to pan and cook until brown on both sides. Stir in garlic and cook one additional minute. Add uncooked pasta, sauce and broth. Stir then bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Cook until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil.
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Chicken Lazone combines pan-fried chicken with a luscious, creamy sauce. Make this recipe in just 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal!
First made famous by Brennan’s restaurant in New Orleans, this dish is one of my favorite quick dinner recipes.
Chicken breasts with seasoning are added to a pan of creamy, garlicky pasta for an elegant dinner without a ton of work.
Not only is this one pan chicken dinner quick and easy to make, but also, the ingredients to make it are most likely in your kitchen already.
For a similar flavor with an extra kick of spice, try my Jalapeno Popper Chicken Pasta. The meat is cut into bite-size pieces so you can dig right in, and it’s topped with lots of crispy bacon.
This Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake combines pesto and red sauce for a heartier pasta dish that’s just as creamy.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
Chicken - When you're cooking chicken, be sure it doesn’t go straight from the fridge to the pan.
If the chicken is too cold , the protein siezes during cooking. As a result, the chicken will become tough and chewy.
For the best results, keep raw chicken at room temperature for about 20 minutes before you cook it.
Spices - Customize the seasoning mix with any of your favorite dried herbs, or add some red pepper flakes for a spicier kick. The smoked paprika is optional, but I highly recommend it as it adds great flavor.
Pasta - I like to use fettuccine noodles, but you can also use spaghetti, angel hair, or even egg noodles.
Heavy cream - Replace with half and half if needed.
Add cheese - Make the sauce even more indulgent by mixing in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan or Fontina cheese.
Spices you’ll need for making chicken with pasta
Dried thyme - Always good to have in your pantry, and especially delicious is this recipe.
Smoked paprika - While regular paprika will just add color to the dish, the smoked variety will also add great flavor.
Dried rosemary - Another great pantry staple that pairs well with chicken.
FAQ: Commonly Asked Questions
Can this be made a day ahead of serving?
Absolutely! If you'll be serving it to guests, make it no earlier than the day before. This way, it will be as fresh as possible.
Any leftovers of the chicken and pasta dinner can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and warmed on a stove top or in a microwave.
Can I add vegetables to make it more filling?
Mushrooms and onions would be great additions to this one-pan chicken dinner. Saute them with a little extra butter before cooking the garlic and sage.
What side dishes go with chicken Lazone?
Because the dish is so filling, keep the sides simple and to a minimum.
Watch our video for step by step instructions for making this quick dinner recipe!
Chicken Lazone
One-Pot, 30 minutes
American
Yield: 2 Author: Catalina Castravet
Chicken Lazone
Cream Chicken Lazone is a restaurant quality meal made easily at home. Flavorful and tender chicken is served over creamy pasta.
prep time: 10 mins cook time: 20 mins total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 pound fettuccine
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6-8 sage leaves
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley , chopped
Instructions
In a wide, deep bowl combine: salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary and paprika. Stir to combine.
Rub chicken breast with olive oil well on each side.
Add chicken to the seasoning mixture and coat thoroughly.
Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the butter has melted, add chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, trying to flip the chicken once only so it sears beautifully on each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate, cover with foil to keep warm.
Add pasta to a large pot of boiling water season with salt, some olive oil and cook according to package instructions. Drain well.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sage. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened, for about 4-5 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
Remove and discard sage leaves.
Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.
Add the chicken back to the pan and top with some of the cream sauce from the pan.
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To quickly defrost, place the one pound frozen shrimp in a fine-mesh sieve or colander. Place this sieve in a large bowl of cold tap water for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, replace the water in the bowl with new cold tap water and resubmerge the shrimp. Let shrimp sit an additional 10- 20 minutes. Now, it's time to make your Cajun Shrimp Pasta.
The easier way to defrost your shrimp is to remove your frozen shrimp to a covered bowl and let them defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
Cook your shrimp with the tails on because the tail shells contain flavor that seeps out and we get more robust shrimp flavor. You can remove the tails from cooked and resting shrimp.
The spice level for this Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe is customizable. I find 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to be on the spicy side as you would expect from a Cajun pasta. To customize the heat level, add 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning to the shrimp then add 1-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. If you don’t like heat and want this very kid-friendly, omit the cayenne pepper.
If you aren’t sure how much Cajun seasoning to use then start with less then add more to taste at the end of cooking because you can always add more heat but it is hard to take away!
Add reserved pasta water or heavy cream after you stir the pasta, shrimp, veggies, and sauce together until you reach the consistency you prefer. For an extra decadent pasta, add additional heavy cream.
Garnishing your individual servings of pasta with freshly grated Parmesan, lime juice, and fresh parsley enhances the flavors and takes this pasta to a whole new level!
Frequently asked questions
Can you freeze a pasta recipe with shrimp?
Yes, you can freeze your leftovers if you have them. You may notice a slight change in the texture.
But, it's possible to extend the life of your leftovers this way. Just place the leftovers in the freezer in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Use them within 6 months.
How to devein shrimp
If you've never deveined shrimp before, you will need to for this Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe.
Once you remove the shells, make a shallow slice at the back of the shrimp. Then, carefully pull the vein out using the point of the knife.
It's easiest to use medium uncooked shrimp that have been peeled and deveined. Buying prepared shrimp makes your job a snap because all you have to do is defrost the shrimp.
How to prevent rubbery shrimp
If your shrimp are rubbery, they have been overcooked. Cook shrimp until they have curled into the shape of the letter C.
If they are straight, they aren't done yet. If you have cooked them until they are curled into an O, they are overcooked.
Equipment for making Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Wide Shallow Pan - a 4-quart braiser is one of my favorite pans. It is wide and shallow and perfect for one-pot recipes! Using a wide pan gives more surface area so your pot will heat more evenly and cook faster.
Garlic Press - One of my most used kitchen tools! I received mine as a gift years ago and I can't imagine why I never had one. It minces garlic with one squeeze, with the peel still on!
Cheese Grater - I am a huge proponent of FRESHLY grated cheese as opposed to bagged shredded cheeses. Using freshly grated cheeses saves money, tastes better, and MELTS better.
Enjoy!
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a quick and easy recipe to make, and it is bursting with juicy shrimp and crisp-tender veggies smothered in a Parmesan Cajun sauce!
Prep time: 10 MCook time: 15 MTotal time: 25 M
Ingredients
1 pound medium uncooked peeled shrimp, deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning spice mix, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 bell peppers (any color combo), thinly sliced, then halved
1/2 large red onion, sliced, then halved
2 tablespoon butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt +salt for water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, well-drained
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnishes:
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley
lemon juice
Instructions
Add shrimp to a medium bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a small handful of salt and pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8-12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until peppers reach desired crisp-tenderness, approximately 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
To the same skillet (don’t wipe it out), melt 1 tablespoon butter and one tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture and cook 3-4 minutes, just until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Scrape shrimp and garlic/juices into a bowl. Set aside. After shrimp is cool enough to handle, you can chop tails off if you desire.
To the same skillet (don’t wipe out), melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle in flour and 1-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (3 teaspoons for more heat), and optional cayenne pepper (if you want it spicy) and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes, then turn heat to low. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Stir in diced tomatoes.
Turn heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a simmer. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in lime juice followed by Parmesan cheese until melted. Stir in the cooked shrimp, vegetables, and pasta until well coated in sauce, adding additional reserved pasta water or heavy cream if needed to reach desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or cayenne pepper to taste.
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and lime juice (optional).
COOK'S NOTES
I find 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to be on the spicy side as you would expect from a Cajun pasta.
If you are sensitive to heat or want to make the dish very kid-friendly then use 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning with the shrimp and only 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning with the roux and omit the cayenne pepper.
At the end of cooking if you want more heat you can always add more, but you can’t take it away.
Originally published February 2018, updated and republished July 2020
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Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Taquitos are the consummate Game Day food. An easy recipe that will knock your socks off, with instructions to make-ahead too. Loaded with your favorite popper flavors: jalapenos, bacon and ooey gooey cheese. Adding perfectly seasoned beef makes this an awesome dinner recipe and it is on our menu regularly!
I can't get enough. The flavor combination draws me in. Honestly I had no intentions to create this recipe.
I was on a mission for a burrito, but once I inventoried my fridge, the magic happened. Jalapeno Popper Taquitos are loaded with jalapenos, beef, bacon, ooey gooey cheese and the perfect Mexican flavors to make your heart go pitter patter!
The jury is out on the tortilla though, so you will have to weigh in. I say I love the flavor that the corn tortillas add to the taquitos. Chad says that he prefers the flour because you can focus on the yumminess inside the taquito. What is your opinion?
Last week we were all sittting around the table eating these fabulous taquitos and discussing how our family loves loves loves Mexican food and Mexican flavors.
Despite the fact that I am Italian (50%, 2nd generation American-Italian) I find myself cooking with southwestern staples and spices more than any other.
As a matter of fact, I asked my 4 year old daughter about Italian food and she looked confused. I mentioned pasta and she actually said "what's that?" Gasp, my relatives would go through the roof.
Well, the palate wants what the palate wants. Ours seem to go for Mexican and Southwestern food more than not.
We are planning on celebrating our family day with some football and these taquitos are going to be the star of the show. A fabulous make ahead dish is perfect for game day.
Simply prepare (without baking), freeze, and cook when ready to serve. No defrosting necessary. Could it possibly be easier?
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Filling tortillas with 1 tablespoon of mixture will make approximately 48 taquitos. This works best with the corn tortillas, adding more causes the tortillas to separate. Flour tortillas perfectly hold 2 tablespoons of mixture.
Using fresh tortillas will give the best results, if you are having trouble rolling them, microwave a few at a time, for about 20 seconds, with a wet paper towel over top. This will help make them more pliable.
If taquitos are unrolling, add a dab of jalapeno popper mixture to the inside end of the taquito and gently press down to seal.
To freeze for later use: Prepare taquitos as described, but do not bake. Place baking pan into freezer. Allow taquitos to freeze solid. Once frozen place into a resealable freezer bag (1 gallon works great)and store until ready to use.
They keep well for 6 months. To prepare frozen taquitos, preheat oven to 425°F and bake frozen taquitos for 20 minutes or until tortillas are crisp or ends are beginning to brown. Serve and enjoy!
Why New Mexico Chile Powder? It has a deep dark reddish brown color and features an earthy, sweet flavor and subtle, spicy heat. It is mildly hot and absolutely perfect in this sauce. It creates a truly authentic flavor! New Mexico Chili Powder can be found in the international aisle in the bulk bags or on Amazon. if you are afraid the heat will be too much you can use half New Mexico Chili Powder and 1/2 regular chili powder.
What you will need to make Jalapeno Popper Taquitos:
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Yield: 24-48Author: Donna Elick
Jalapeno Popper Taquitos
Jalapeno Popper Taquitos are the consummate Game Day food. An easy recipe that will knock your socks off, with instructions to make-ahead too. Loaded with your favorite popper flavors: jalapenos, bacon and ooey gooey cheese.
prep time: 15 MINScook time: 25 MINStotal time: 40 mins
Ingredients
3-6 jalapeños, diced (more for spicy, less for mild)
16 ounces lean ground beef (about 88%)
1 tablespoon New Mexico chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup bacon crumbles (1 pound cooked and diced)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
24-48 6" small flour tortilla or corn tortillas*
cooking spray
Instructions
Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large (10 inch) skillet over medium-high heat cook ground beef and jalapeños, until cooked through. Break beef up with a spatula as it cooks. Add all seasonings and 1 cup of water. Stir and cover with the lid. Cook 10 minutes, remove the cover and continue to cook until water evaporates. Remove from heat. Add bacon. Stir to combine.
Meanwhile, place cream cheese in a large bowl. Set aside.
Add cooked beef mixture to cream cheese and stir until combined well. Add cheese and stir again until completely combined.
Layout 4 tortillas at a time and add 1-2 tablespoons of mixture to the lower 1/3 of the tortilla. Roll the taquito tightly without tearing the tortilla. Place taquitos seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat until the baking sheet is full, being careful not to allow the taquitos to touch. If the taquitos are unrolling or tearing, see cook's note for tips.
Spray taquitos with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Bake 15-20 minutes until the tortillas are crisp or the ends begin to brown.
DONNA'S NOTES:
Filling tortillas with 1 tablespoon of the mixture will make approximately 48 taquitos. This works best with the corn tortillas, adding more causes the tortillas to separate. Flour tortillas perfectly hold 2 tablespoons of mixture.
Using fresh tortillas will give the best results, if you are having trouble rolling them, microwave a few at a time, for about 20 seconds, with a wet paper towel over the top. This extra step will help make them more pliable.
If taquitos are unrolling, add a dab of jalapeno popper mixture to the inside end of the taquito and gently press down to seal.
To freeze for later use: Prepare taquitos as described, but do not bake. Place baking pan in the freezer. Allow taquitos to freeze solid. Once frozen place into a resealable freezer bag (1 gallon works great)and store until ready to use.
They keep well for 6 months. To prepare frozen taquitos, preheat oven to 425°F and bake frozen taquitos for 20 minutes or until tortillas are crisp or ends are beginning to brown.
Why New Mexico Chile Powder? It has a deep dark reddish-brown color and features an earthy, sweet flavor and subtle, spicy heat. It is mildly hot and absolutely perfect in this sauce. It creates a truly authentic flavor! New Mexico Chili Powder can be found in the international aisle in the bulk bags or on Amazon. If you can't find it you can substitute Ancho Chili Powder.
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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is made with four cheese's and it's so easy to make by adding all of the ingredients to the crock pot. It is so easy it just about cooks itself!
Slow Cooker Creamy Mac and Cheese is one of my favorites way to make Mac and Cheese. This recipe will change entirely the way you make Mac and Cheese.
No more stirring by the stove and ending up with runny Mac and Cheese, no more picking in the oven, this slow cooker version is delicious and easy to make.
Also, for the ultimate creamy Mac and Cheese this recipe uses four different types of cheese! Holy Yum!
I am completely in love with this recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese. This recipe is a time saver and also makes one of the creamiest Mac and Cheese I have ever tasted.
The best part of it? No crazy ingredients or methods, no pre-boiling the pasta, you add everything to the slow cooker and wait for it to work its magic.
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Helpful Tips to make Slow Cooker Creamy Mac and Cheese:
You can use a combo of any cheese you like, or if you only have one type on hand, use just one, just make sure you use same amount of cheese specified in the recipe.
The key to this mac and cheese is to make sure you remember to stir it a few times, otherwise the pasta may stick to the bottom or sides of the slow cooker and burn.
You can grate your own cheese, or you can buy grated/shredded cheese to save time.
If you want to add some protein to the dish, I like stirring in at the end grilled chicken or some cooked sausage.
You don’t need to pre-cook the pasta for this recipe. You can also use elbow, bow tie or small shells pasta.
For a spicier kick add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
The cheese sauce will thicken as it cools. If you plan to hold the mac and cheese in the slow cooker on warm, add extra milk as needed to keep the sauce nice and creamy. Also, if you are going to refrigerate it to eat later, add enough milk to the pasta to thin out the sauce before refrigerating. That way when you pull it out, it will scoop easily and the mac and cheese will warm up perfectly in the microwave or on the stove top. We do this every week and portion it out for easy lunches.
What you will need to make Slow Cooker Creamy Mac and Cheese:
Slow Cooker - a lifesaver when you are looking to have dinner ready with minimum effort.
Cheese Grater- As much as I love buying shredded cheese because I'm lazy, fresh grated cheese melts down so much better and creates a smoother mac and cheese.
Enjoy!
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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese, Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Slow Cooker, Crock Pot, Mac and Cheese
America
Yield: SERVES 8Author: Donna Elick
Slow Cooker Creamy Mac and Cheese
Slow Cooker Creamy Mac and Cheese is made with four cheeses and its so easy to make by adding all the ingredients to the crockpot.
prep time: 5 minscook time: 1 hour and 10 minstotal time: 1 hours and 15 mins
Ingredients
1 pound cellentani pasta (also known as cavatappi), uncooked
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into 1-tbsp pieces
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-oz pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh Italian parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Pour the uncooked pasta onto the bottom of your slow cooker. I love my 6-quart for this recipe. Scatter the butter and cream cheese pieces over the pasta. Sprinkle the salt, paprika and mustard over the top and pour the milk and cream into the slow cooker. Stir to combine everything and smooth the pasta into one even layer coated in sauce.
Cover and cook on low for 1 to 2 hours, until the pasta is chewy (not quite crunchy, but very al dente). Your cook time will vary if you use a different pasta, so start with 1 hour and adjust from there.
Stir once halfway through the cook time and be sure to smooth the pasta into one layer so it is well coated with the sauce.
Once the pasta is ready, sprinkle on the cheddar, Gruyere and mozzarella cheeses and stir to combine. The cheese will melt into the sauce to create the most luxurious creamy cheese sauce. Cover the mac and cheese and cook for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and it comes together.
Stir before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
DONNA’S SIMPLE KITCHEN TIP:
The cheese sauce will thicken as it cools. If you plan to hold the mac and cheese in the slow cooker on warm, add extra milk as needed to keep the sauce nice and creamy. Also, if you are going to refrigerate it to eat later, add enough milk to the pasta to thin out the sauce before refrigerating. That way when you pull it out, it will scoop easily and the mac and cheese will warm up perfectly in the microwave or on the stove top. We do this every week and portion it out for easy lunches.
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