Skinny One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
This is a fan favorite for good reason! Adults and kids have been enjoying this high protein chili mac by Stay Fit Mom for many years!
Servings: 12
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
Find this recipe, and all our recipes in MyFitnessPal for easy logging! Search Stay Fit Mom Skinny One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese to find this one!
The macros for lean ground turkey and beef are so similar I wouldn't stress about the difference in macros per serving.
The original recipe called for Greek yogurt cream cheese but has been updated to 1/3 less fat cream cheese. You can use either one!
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 6g