Spicy Mac and Cheese with Chicken

Spicy Mac and Cheese with Chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes. Start to Finish: 50 minutes. Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) Macaroni and Cheese Dinner

2 tablespoons kraft zesty Italian dressing

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

1 onion, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into thin slices, divided

1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1   jalapeño pepper, stemmed

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Directions:

Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet.
Add chicken and half the onions; cook 5 to 8 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
Heat oven to 350ºF, spoon Dinners into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Top with chicken mixture.
Blend tomatoes and jalapeño pepper in blender until smooth; spread over chicken mixture.
Top with Cheddar; cover with foil.
Bake 30 min. or until casserole is heated through, removing foil after 25 min.
Top with cilantro and remaining onions.