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Skillet filled with creamy chipotle chicken mac and cheese, showing elbow macaroni and bite-size chicken pieces coated in a glossy orange cheese sauce on a whitewashed wooden surface.

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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Mac and Cheese

40 min | intermediate

This creamy chipotle chicken mac and cheese is a cozy weeknight dinner with smoky heat and a rich, glossy sauce. Tender chicken and three cheeses make it hearty enough for game day or a casual weekend meal.

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