Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Easy One Pot Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese
Easy One Pot Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese is made with green chiles 113 ml or ½ cup each, macaroni, and Monterey Jack or Mozzarella Cheese.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
3. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Get to know the ingredients
low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable)
In the method: In a large pot, combine the broth, cream, salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and green chiles (1 or 2 cans).
table cream (10%-20% fat)
In the method: In a large pot, combine the broth, cream, salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and green chiles (1 or 2 cans).
butter (optional)
In the method: In a large pot, combine the broth, cream, salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and green chiles (1 or 2 cans).
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable)Ingredient note
Source: 2½ cups table cream (10%-20% fat)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon butter (optional)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon cuminIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon onion powderIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: ⅛ teaspoon black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1-2 cans diced green chiles (1 can for mild, 2 cans for extra heat!; 113 ml or ½ cup each); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: 3 cups macaroni (380 grams)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella Cheese
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Easy One Pot Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
If needed, add an extra splash of broth to make the sauce come together.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: In a large pot, combine the broth, cream, salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and green chiles (1 or 2 cans).
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Add cheese and stir until melted.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: thereciperebel.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.