Skinny One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
on Feb 06, 2017, Updated Dec 15, 2024
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This skinny one pot chili mac & cheese is a long time fan favorite among our clients and their kids! I’ve loved getting tagged in images of your kids eating this one over the years! This is macaroni like we all know and love, but packed with lots of protein and flavor!
Ingredients
- lean ground turkey
- onion
- diced tomatoes
- tomato sauce
- diced green chilis
- taco seasoning
- pasta noodles
- bouillon cubes
- cream cheese
- shredded cheese
Nutritional Information / Macros
Makes 12 servings
Serving size: 1 cup (250g)
346 cal / 25P / 39C / 10F
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Add Some Veggies
This is great with and extra can of diced tomatoes, spinach, diced or shredded zucchini, and more!
Reheating Instructions
This skinny one pot chili mac & cheese reheats so well! This makes a lot and is great for meal prep! Just reheat in the microwave 2-3 minutes!
Freezing Instructions
If needed, you can freeze the leftovers. Make sure to let it defrost well before reheating so you don’t have mushy pasta!
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Skinny One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey , (or 96/4 ground beef)
- 1/2 medium onion
- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp diced green chilis
- 3 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
- 16 oz. Whole wheat pasta noodles
- 5 cups water
- 2-3 beef bouillon cubes, optional
- 8 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese
- 8 oz. reduced fat shredded cheese, (I like the Mexican cheese blend)
Instructions
- In a large pot, over medium high heat, cook the ground turkey and onions until the turkey is no longer pink. Strain out the excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, water, bouillon cubes and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the pasta and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and liquid has reduced down.
- Dice up the cream cheese into cubes and toss in with the shredded cheese. Stir in the cheese until melted and serve.
Notes
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This meal is a staple for me and my boyfriend! Cheap, easy to make, and so yummy. He always requests it.
Wow this was delicious! Will definitely make again. And it made SO much!
Great recipe! It has become a staple in our house and great for when we have friends and family over. Always a crowd pleaser! We use ground beef and homemade chicken stock instead of ground turkey and bullion.
I make this atleast once a month as a healthy comfort food meal prep for the week and one or two go in the freezer for in btwn paychecks.
This was SO good. Reminiscent of hamburger helper from my childhood in the best of ways, but healthier and protein packed. It was so easy and makes A LOT. I used 2 lbs ground turkey, a packet of taco seasoning, protein pasta, and the rest by the recipe.
I’ve made many of your recipes and this one is atop the list. Thank you for all you do!
So yummy and creamy! My kids devour it and like the plate clean!
I make this recipe for my 3, 12 hour shifts. I cut the recipe by half to make 6 servings but I use 1 lb lean ground beef, 8 oz tomato sauce and a 14 oz can of diced tomatoes. Perfect every time! It’s one of my go-to meal prep recipes
Our whole house has been fighting the flu all week. We wanted something a little more hearty than soup and Krista nailed it, yet again! Highly recommend!
I’m sorry you’ve all been sick. It seems to be going around. I’m glad you all loved this one. Thanks for the review!