Red Pepper Queso Chicken

Layers of flavor adorn this colorful South-of-the-Border dish. On the bottom, tender shredded chicken seasoned with chipotle chile powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. We blanket the chicken in a rich red pepper queso, made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and plenty of white cheddar. Finally, we top it all off with a sprinkling of smoked paprika–spiced grape tomatoes for a bit of acidity. A side of brown basmati rice is enhanced with a helping of tri-color bell peppers, seasoned with Italian spices and roasted in garlic oil.

This dish features classic comfort with a peppery kick. Tender elbow macaroni is draped in a creamy chili and cumin-spiced cheese sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and lots of white cheddar. Over top, our take on poblano rajas, the traditional Mexican pepper prep–a mixture of red bell and poblano peppers roasted with garlic, cumin, and cilantro–and a generous sprinkle of regular and smoked shredded cheddar.

Nutrition values for 1 tray of Red Pepper Queso Chicken: Calories 560, Fat 29g, Saturated Fat 13g, Carbohydrates 34g, Sugar 6g, Fiber 4g, Protein 40g, Cholesterol 165mg, Sodium 860mg

Ingredients for Red Pepper Queso Chicken: Boneless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Grape Tomatoes, Brown Basmati Rice, Green Bell Peppers, Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Anti-Caking Agents (Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor))), Heavy Cream (Cream, Milk), Yellow Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Salt, Cheese Culture, Stabilizers (Xanthan Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum)), Tomatoes, Olive Pomace Oil, Fire Roasted Red Peppers (Roasted Peppers, Water, Salt, Citric Acid), Whole Milk (Pasteurized Milk, Vitamin D3), Garlic, Brown Chipotle Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Sea Salt, Cilantro, Cumin, Paprika (Paprika And Silicon Dioxide (Added To Make Free Flowing)), Smoked Black Pepper (Pepper, Smoke Flavor), Lime Juice, Liquid Smoke (Water, Hickory Smoke Concentrate), Toasted Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning (Garlic, Oregano, Basil, Black Pepper, Parsley, Rosemary, Marjoram, Thyme)

Nutrition values for 1 serving of Smoky Poblano Mac 'n' Cheese: Calories 260, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 9g, Carbohydrates 23g, Sugar 2g, Fiber 2g, Protein 9g, Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 340mg

Ingredients for Smoky Poblano Mac 'n' Cheese: Brown Rice Elbow Macaroni (Water, Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Whole Egg, Egg White, Xanthan Gum, Salt), Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Anti-Caking Agents (Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor))), Poblano Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Whole Milk (Pasteurized Milk, Vitamin D3), Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Salt, Cheese Culture, Stabilizers (Xanthan Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum)), Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Vegetable Color, Anti-Caking Agent (Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Corn Starch), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)), Heavy Cream (Cream, Milk), Grated Parmesan Cheese (Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Cow’S Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milk Protein, Modified Food Starch, Palm Oil Blend, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum), Powdered Cellulose (Anti-Caking Agent), Calcium Propionate (Preservative)), Garlic, Granulated Garlic, Olive Pomace Oil, Granulated Onion, Cilantro, Sea Salt, Cumin, Black Pepper, Ancho Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika