Ingredients

20 lb Rich's Logo Farm Rich Whole Grain Rich Cheesy Mac Bites, 6 5-lb Bags (#23400)
12 lb Chicken Fajita Seasoned Strips, Cooked
1 lb Light Ranch Dressing
8 lb Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
12 lb Tomatoes, Canned, Diced In Water
1/8 C Garlic Powder
1/8 C Black Pepper
1/8 C Onion Powder

Chef Notes

1 cup equals 1.25 oz grain eq. and 2 MMA per the USDA standards for child nutrition.

Directions

1
 Thaw fajita chicken meat according to the included instructions.
2
 In a 4" steam table pan, line with parchment paper and spray with butter spray to prevent sticking.
3
 Line mac and cheese bites in a single layer in the pan.
4
 Bake mac and cheese bites for 10 minutes at 350°F. Set aside in the warmer until ready to top with chicken ranch mixture.
5
 While the mac and cheese bites are baking, line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
6
 Evenly spread chicken fajita meat on the pan.
7
 Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8
 Allow chicken fajita meat to slightly cool before cutting chicken into small 1/2" cubes.
9
 In a bowl, add ranch dressing, diced chicken fajita meat, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, diced tomatoes, and toss together until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout mixture.
10
 Add 3/4 of the mozzarella cheese to the mixture and toss together.
11
 In the 4" steam table pan, scoop and evenly distribute the chicken ranch mixture from the bowl onto the mac and cheese bites.
12
 Use the remaining 1/4 of the cheese and evenly distribute across the pan.
13
 Bake at 350°F for approximately 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
14
 Remove from oven and let cool. Use a #4 scoop size (1 cup) to serve.
1 Table Pan