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Cheesy Turkey Chili Mac Recipe

This healthy, Cheesy Turkey Chili Mac Recipe is such a fun twist on chili and is SO good! Topped with Fritos and sour cream! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 468 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. Butterball ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 7 oz. fire roasted mild green chiles 1 can
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup short cut pasta such as gemelli
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
toppings:
  • fritos if desired
  • cilantro if desired
  • basil if desired
  • sour cream etc., if desired

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, saute onions in olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in ground turkey and break apart using a wooden spoon. Continue cooking until thoroughly cooked.  
  2. Stir in carrot, zucchini, and garlic. Cook another 2 minutes or so. Pour in black beans, garbanzo beans, green chiles, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices. Stir and bring to boil. Simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Then add in corn and pasta. Simmer 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Divide into bowls and top generously with cheese to melt. Finish with any remaining toppings and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 1620mg (68%) Potassium 1464mg (42%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 8275IU (166%) Vitamin C 48.8mg (54%) Calcium 379mg (38%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468

% Daily Value*

Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1620mg 68%
Potassium 1464mg 31%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 8275IU 166%
Vitamin C 48.8mg 54%
Calcium 379mg 38%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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