Chili Mac and Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    504 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chili Mac and Cheese

An easy chili mac and cheese recipe with ground turkey, beans, and plenty of melty cheddar cheese. Cooks in ONE pot and ready in 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey use an additional can of beans to make vegetarian, extra-lean
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder plus 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 cups chicken stock low-sodium
  • 1 black beans rinsed and drained, low-sodium, canned 15-ounce
  • 1 red kidney beans rinsed and drained, low-sodium, canned, 15-ounce can
  • 1 tomato sauce 15-ounce can
  • 1 diced tomatoes with green chilis undrained, 10-ounce can
  • 2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni noodles about 8 ounces, uncooked
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese plus additional for serving, freshly shredded, reduced-fat
  • green onion for serving, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep Dutch oven or pot over medium-high. Once hot, add the onion and sauté until beginning to soften; about 4 minutes.
  2. Add the turkey, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, breaking apart the turkey until the meat is crumbled and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chicken stock, black beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes in their juices, and pasta. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Once simmering, cover the pot and cook until the noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. Stir in the cheese until melted and creamy. Serve warm, topped with additional shredded cheese and green onions.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Leftover chili mac and cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm gently in the microwave, sprinkled with a small amount of water or chicken stock to keep the pasta from drying out.
  • TO FREEZE: Chili mac may be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before warming. If you plan to freeze, I would slightly undercook the pasta, so it is less mushy once reheated.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 6), about 2 cups Calories 504kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Potassium 1142mg (24%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 889IU (18%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 204mg (20%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 504 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6), about 2 cups
Calories 504kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Potassium 1142mg 24%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 889IU 18%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 204mg 20%
Iron 7mg 39%

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

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