Healthy One-Pot Chili Mac
This healthy chili mac recipe is made with ground turkey, whole wheat macaroni, and lots of flavorful spices. It's the perfect weeknight meal everyone will love!
Servings: 6 -8
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Small Onion diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
- 1 Jalapeno stems and seeds removed, minced
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Pound Ground Turkey Breast
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cans Stewed Tomatoes 15 oz
- 1 Can Black Beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ Cups Macaroni Noodles
- 2 ½ Cups Water
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese plus more for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot heat olive oil over a medium heat.1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Add onion, pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Sauté until softened slightly, about three minutes.1 Small Onion, 1 Green Bell Pepper, 1 Jalapeno, 3 Garlic Cloves
- Add turkey and break up into small pieces. Cook until brown.1 Pound Ground Turkey Breast
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, tomatoes, beans, noodles and water. Stir to combine.2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, ½ teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Salt, 2 Cans Stewed Tomatoes, 1 Can Black Beans, 1 ½ Cups Macaroni Noodles, 2 ½ Cups Water
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a medium-low heat.
- Cook until noodles are soft, about 12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese.1 Cup Shredded Cheese
- Scoop into bowls and serve with more shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
left overs should be refrigerated for 3-4 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.1g | Protein: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 57.2mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 4g