Low-Fat Fiesta Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by Chef #384718

"It is a lighter version of a favourite. I like adding chicken and salsa to it to make it a little more filling and well-rounded."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup onion, minced
• 3 1⁄2 cups cooked macaroni
• 1 3⁄4 cups fat free sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1 3⁄4 cups low fat cottage cheese or 1 3/4 cups fat-free cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 (15 ounce) jar salsa
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Saute onions and chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces) until cooked.
3. Add mac, cheddar and parsley.
4. Process milk, cottage cheese and seasoning until smooth.
5. Stir into mixture and salsa into the chicken and mac.
6. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, until slightly browned.
7. Add about 1/4 cup bread crumbs to top if you like that crusty top.