This Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac is an easy one-pot recipe that feeds a ton! The perfect comfort food for a cold evening!
I’m a busy mom, and I love recipes that don’t take a lot of time. Ones that have just a few ingredients, and bonus points if it doesn’t create a lot of dishes.
One pot pasta recipes are perfect for us, because pasta is the one thing I know my whole family will eat!
This One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac is an easy recipe that makes a lot of leftovers. A lot of the ingredients are already in my pantry, and a quick trip to the grocery store can help me finish it off!
This is a hearty meal and pure comfort food, perfect for those cold busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
Lean ground turkey
Taco seasoning
Yellow onion
Garlic
Red bell pepper
Diced tomatoes
Kidney beans
Tomato sauce
Chicken broth
Elbow macaroni
Shredded cheese
CIlantro
Additions/Substitutions
Meat: Use lean ground beef instead
Beans: Use black beans or pinto beans instead of kidney beans
Broth: Use beef broth or vegetable broth
Cheese: Use a Mexican blend cheese, pepper jack cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese
Seasonings: Chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper. Use your own homemade taco seasoning!
Toppings: Dollop of sour cream
Pasta: Use pasta shells instead of macaroni
How to make
In a large pot, add ground turkey and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and finish cooking until the meat is fully browned.
Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, water, and taco seasoning. Cover and heat to a boil, then turn down to medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the uncooked pasta and simmer, uncovered, for 6 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and let sit for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Divide into bowls and top with fresh cilantro.
How to store
Once this has come to room temperature, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Use up within 3-5 days.
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One Pot Cheesy Taco Turkey Chili Mac
This Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac is an easy one-pot recipe that feeds a ton! The perfect comfort food for a cold evening!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pound ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 15-ounce can kidney beans
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, add ground turkey and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and finish cooking until the meat is fully browned.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, water, and taco seasoning. Cover and heat to a boil, then turn down to medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the uncooked pasta and simmer, uncovered, for 6 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and let sit for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Divide into bowls and top with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 523Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1252mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 8gSugar: 9gProtein: 38g
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.