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How to Make Turkey Chili Mac - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey chili mac is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family. This delicious recipe combines the flavors of a classic chili with the creaminess of macaroni and cheese, creating a dish that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

What makes this turkey chili mac recipe stand out is its use of lean ground turkey instead of traditional ground beef, making it a healthier option without sacrificing any of th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 pound coarsely chopped leftover turkey
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • ½ cup grated white Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until it starts to soften and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • While onion cooks, make the spice mixture by combining chili powder, chipotle pepper, cumin, black pepper, cocoa, cinnamon, and oregano in a small bowl.
  • Add garlic and the spice mixture to the onion and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 4 cups chicken broth, diced tomatoes with chiles, and tomato sauce. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the leftover turkey meat along with additional chicken broth if needed, and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes.
  • Taste for salt and other seasonings and adjust as needed. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in pinto beans and elbow macaroni and cover tightly with a lid. Cook, covered, until the pasta is just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, remove the lid, and stir very well. Cover back up and let sit with the heat off for 5 minutes. Uncover, stir in Cheddar cheese, and serve immediately.

    • Nutrition

    373 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 1865mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 165mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 684mg

    Categories

    Main recipes
    Pasta and noodle recipes
    Chili recipes
    Ground turkey recipes
    Dinner recipes