What happens when you combine chili and macaroni and cheese? You get a yummy and comforting dish, that's sure to warm you up.
Chili Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1- 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1- 15 ounce can low sodium kidney beans
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 16 ounces shell pasta
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- In a large pot heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add in the onion and cook until softened. Add in the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
- Add in the ground turkey and cook until completely cooked. Drain any fat.
- Add in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, chicken broth and pasta.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer for 14-15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheese, stirring until completely melted.
Nutrition Facts | ||
Serves: 6 | ||
Amount Per Serving | ||
Calories 561 | ||
Total Fat | 33.5g | |
Saturated Fat | 14.3g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6g | |
Trans Fat | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 112mg | |
Sodium | 931.2mg | |
Potassium | 240.6mg | |
Total Carbohydrates | 33.2g | |
Dietary Fiber | 7.9g | |
Sugars | 4.5g | |
Protein | 36.3g | |
Vitamin A 19.32% Vitamin C 7.93% | ||
Calcium 32.3% Iron 21.24% | ||
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use. |